Baku: Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan's Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, met with Leah Gutierrez, Director General of the Central and West Asia Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry told APA. During the meeting, the effective cooperation between the Ministry and the ADB was emphasized, highlighting the importance of joint projects implemented in recent years.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Anar Aliyev underscored the positive outcomes achieved through the project 'Enhancing ADB's Support for Social Protection to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.' He also noted the crucial role of the Country Partnership Strategy for 2025-2029 in further strengthening the cooperation between Azerbaijan and ADB.

The delegation was informed about the achievements of social reforms in Azerbaijan in recent years. This included active employment programs and progress made in upgrading the skills of the labor force to meet labor market requirements. Leah Gutierrez praised the successful cooperation experience gained over the past period and expressed confidence that joint efforts within the framework of new projects would continue successfully.