PR No.120
PAKISTAN ELECTED AS TITULAR MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY GB OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION ILO
Islamabad: June 14, 2021

Pakistan is elected today as Regular member of the Governing Body (GB) of the International Labour Organization (ILO). "Elections took place virtually at the 109th session of International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva," Spokesperson Overseas Ministry. "Pakistan will be among the four newly elected Regular members from Asia-Pacific Group (ASPAG) for the term 2021-2024." he said. The Governing Body is the premier policy and decision making body of the ILO, composed of 56 Regular members (28 Governments, 14 Employers and 14 Workers). According to the spokesperson, Pakistan has previously been a regular member of this executive arm of the ILO for seven terms since joining the organization in 1947. Pakistan’s election reflects the trust reposed by the international community in Pakistan’s strong leadership credentials. Moreover, Pakistan joins the Governing Body at a time when the World of Work has been hit hard. Mitigating the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and revival of economic growth necessitates enhance international cooperation, dialogue and assistance. According to the spokes person, Pakistan will work with members of the GB and other constituents towards human-centered economic recovery, enhanced productive capacity and employment generation. In doing so, promotion of social justice, social protection, guided by the Government’s people-centered vision will be key areas of focus.
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