Director General of the International Labour Organization positively assessed the reforms carried out in Kazakhstan

Geneva, June 3, 2022 – In the framework of its participation in the 110th session of the International Labour Conference, held in Geneva from May 27 to June 11, 2022, the delegation of Kazakhstan met on June 3 this year with the Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Guy Ryder.

At the meeting, the Head of the Kazakhstan delegation, First Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Akmadi Sarbasov briefed the Director General on the initiatives of the President of Kazakhstan aimed at further democratization of the country and modernization of its political system, including a referendum on amendments to the Constitution, which will be held on June 5, 2022. Measures to implement the "New Kazakhstan" concept were noted, including strengthening the role of Parliament and human rights institutions. The Head of the ILO was informed about the wider involvement of the public in the preparation and implementation of reforms.

Within the framework of the dialogue, the interlocutors exchanged views on the current interaction of Kazakhstan with the ILO, including the results of the Direct Contacts Mission’s visit to Kazakhstan from 4 to 11 May 2022.

Guy Ryder noted significant progress in implementing the principle of freedom of association in Kazakhstan and expressed his confidence in the continuation of constructive cooperation with the Government, trade unions and employers' associations of our country.