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BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. A joint meeting of
the trade unions of the Turkic states was held in Azerbaijan's
Shusha city on July 29, trend reports.
The event was attended by leaders and representatives of
Azerbaijan Trade Union Confederation, the Kazakh Federation of
Trade Unions, Turkish Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions
(TURK-IS), the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan and the
Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan.
The meeting participants honored memory of martyrs who
sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity with
a minute of silence.
Welcoming the guests, the Chairman of Azerbaijan Trade Union
Confederation, MP Sattar Mehbaliyev emphasized the symbolic
significance of holding the event in Shusha, a sacred and cherished
place for the Azerbaijani people.
Then, an agreement on the establishment of the Trade Union
Organization of the Turkic States was signed during the event.
At the signing ceremony, Mehbaliyev stated that the aim of
establishing the organization is to unite efforts for the effective
protection of workers' interests, labor rights, and the freedom of
union activities, as well as their place and role in society.
"The establishment of the Trade Union Organization of Turkic
States will deepen comprehensive cooperation between the trade
unions of our countries and make a significant contribution to the
joint protection of workers' rights and interests," he said.
"Together, we'll strive to ensure labor rights, improve the
standard of living, and demonstrate solidarity in the fight against
the infringement of union members' interests."
"The activities of the Trade Union Organization of Turkic
States, like the Organization of Turkic States, will be effective
and contribute to bringing our countries and peoples closer
together, expanding ties in all spheres," he added.
Following the event, the guests, who visited Shusha, were
informed about the damage caused by Armenia to Azerbaijani
historical and cultural monuments, and observed the ongoing
reconstruction work in the city.
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