Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan trade unions sign Memorandum on Cooperation
Baku, October 18, AZERTAC
A delegation of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (AHIK) is on a visit to Uzbekistan.
As part of the visit, the delegation first paid tribute to National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, by visiting his monument in Tashkent.
Later, during a meeting held at the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations.
The meeting highlighted that the friendly and brotherly relations between the two countries, based on the political will of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as well as the steadily developing strategic partnership, provide a favourable foundation for strengthening cooperation between trade unions in both countries.
Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan Qudratilla Rafikov spoke about the activities of the organisation he leads and emphasised the importance of expanding mutual exchange of experience and implementing joint initiatives.
Chairman of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan Sahib Mammadov highlighted the efforts being undertaken in Azerbaijan to modernise the trade union system, protect the labour rights of trade union members and ensure decent working conditions.
He also provided information on the activities and services of AHIK’s health and recreation centres, as well as Azerbaijan’s potential for health and wellness tourism.
Subsequently, a Memorandum on Cooperation was signed between the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan.
The Memorandum provides for the development of mutually beneficial partnership, the implementation of joint projects and initiatives, the expansion of experience-sharing and other areas of cooperation.
During the meeting, a presentation was also delivered on the activities of AHIK’s health and recreation centres, their existing facilities and the services they provide.
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