Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan Sign Cooperation Memorandum
A Memorandum of Cooperation between the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK) and the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (CTUA) was signed on November 3 in Baku. The document was signed by the Chairman of the FTUK, Myktybek Muratali, and the Chairman of the CTUA, Sahib Mammadov, according to a statement from the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan.
The memorandum aims to strengthen international trade union ties, protect workers' labor rights, develop social partnership, and facilitate the exchange of professional expertise. The parties have agreed to cooperate in the fields of vocational training, protecting workers' interests, and strengthening social dialogue.
Myktybek Muratali, Chairman of the FTUK, noted: "The signing of this memorandum is a significant step for all of us. It symbolizes the friendship and solidarity between the trade unions of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. We share common goals - protecting workers' rights, enhancing social justice, and developing professional competence. Joint projects and the exchange of experience will open up new opportunities for both sides."
Sahib Mammadov, Chairman of the CTUA, emphasized: "The trade unions of Kyrgyzstan are our close partners and like-minded allies. We are confident that our joint initiatives will help improve the level of social protection and strengthen the authority of the trade union movement in the region."
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