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- OIC plays a critical role in promoting sustainable development
- Abdullah Abuthnain, Saudi鈥檚 vice minister, attended the meeting
RIYADH: Abdullah Abuthnain, 海角直播鈥檚 vice minister of human resources and social development for labor, led the Kingdom鈥檚 delegation to the executive council meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation鈥檚 Labour Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sep. 23 and 24.
The meeting included ministers and senior officials from OIC member states and addressed issues including employment and social protection, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
It also examined the major challenges facing labor markets across the Islamic world and explored opportunities for growth and sustainable employment.
In his remarks, the minister highlighted the pivotal role of the OIC鈥檚 Labour Centre in coordinating efforts and facilitating the exchange of expertise among member states.
He underscored the need to sustain this cooperation to overcome labor market challenges, strengthen social protection, and promote sustainable development across the Islamic world.
He also underlined key initiatives in the Kingdom鈥檚 labor market aimed at empowering youth, enhancing their economic participation, and advancing digital transformation in service delivery.
Abuthnain also took part in a roundtable titled 鈥淚nnovative Labor and Employment Strategies in a Changing World: Global Challenges 鈥� National Solutions鈥�, which was attended by ministers and representatives from nearly 30 OIC member states.
The meeting concluded by stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation among member states and adopting innovative labor policies that foster the development of human capital across member states.