Jakarta:Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan's Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, recently held a meeting with Dmytro Shlapachenko, the UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, to discuss strengthening collaboration.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Aliyev stressed the importance Azerbaijan places on maintaining a close and sustainable partnership with the UN. He voiced his confidence that Shlapachenko would contribute significantly to enhancing this cooperation during his tenure.

The UN Resident Coordinator praised the effective cooperation between UN agencies and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, particularly in social reforms and support for vulnerable groups.

The discussions also centered around the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2026-2030, which was signed by the Azerbaijani Government and the UN. The officials explored future cooperation under this framework, focusing on areas such as human capital development, promoting decent working conditions, and strengthening the social protection system.