RIYADH: The ministerial meeting of the third International Labour Conference concluded Jan. 26 in Riyadh.
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi and attended by the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo, and 40 labor ministers from countries representing the G20, Europe, and Asia as well as the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
In his opening remarks, Al-Rajhi emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue, stressing that the ministerial meeting is a cornerstone for strengthening international cooperation.
He explained that it aims to facilitate the exchange of constructive visions and experiences among ministers and senior officials, focusing on practical experiences in current labor markets and areas of future cooperation capable of achieving tangible results.
The meeting’s discussions focused on a number of key themes, aiming to stimulate the practical exchange of experiences among participating countries and align employment policies with future workforce readiness requirements. It also focused on identifying the most effective factors for successful employment programs and determining the mechanisms necessary to ensure consistency and integration among labor market policies.
