The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Mr. Jawad Sohrab Malik, held a significant meeting with Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), on the sidelines of the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) in Riyadh. The discussions centered around aligning Pakistan's workforce development strategies with ILO's global standards and initiatives. The meeting was a significant step towards fostering international collaboration to enhance the skills and employability of the Pakistani workforce in line with the ILO's best practices. Both parties acknowledged the importance of aligning national policies with global standards to ensure the welfare and prosperity of the workforce. Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of ILO, implored the global community to support and create employment opportunities for Pakistani youth. Recognizing the demographic dividend that Pakistan possesses, he emphasized the need for concerted efforts to harness the potential of the youth population and provide them with quality employment prospects. The SAPM, Jawad Sohrab reaffirmed that the Government of Pakistan is committed to working closely with the International Labour Organization to implement effective strategies that benefit the Pakistani workforce. SAPM stated that this collaboration aims to create a conducive environment for sustainable economic growth and prosperity of Pakistan.
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