Baku:Azerbaijan's Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Anar Aliyev, held meetings with delegations from Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau. The delegations were led by M. Yonis Ali Guédi, Minister of Labor in charge of Formalization and Social Protection from Djibouti, and Assucênia Nesbi Emília Seide Donate de Barros, Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security from Guinea-Bissau.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Anar Aliyev highlighted the achievements of Azerbaijan's recent reforms in labor, employment, and social protection during the meetings. The discussions included the DOST concept, which provides public social services through an innovative and unified platform focused on transparency and citizen satisfaction. Aliyev shared insights into Azerbaijan's digitalization of social services and labor relations, proactive social benefit assignments, and active employment programs, such as the self-employment initiative.

The meetings also underscored the role of the OIC Labour Centre in enhancing cooperation among member states in labor and social protection fields. Both sides explored prospects for future collaboration and opportunities for exchanging expertise in these areas.