ILO Director-General Concludes First Official Visit to Pakistan
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo concludes his first official visit to Pakistan after meetings with government and labour representatives.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo has concluded his first official visit to Pakistan after three days of meetings with government leaders and labour representatives.
During the visit, Houngbo met President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal and provincial officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organisations.
The discussions focused on creating decent jobs and improving skills development. Participants also addressed labour rights and stronger social dialogue.
These priorities can help support economic growth while protecting workers’ dignity and welfare.
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Visits to Gadani and Lahore
Houngbo also visited ship recycling yards in Gadani and Millat Tractors in Lahore. These visits provided an opportunity to engage directly with workers and businesses.
Moreover, the visits helped connect policy discussions with conditions in workplaces. They also highlighted the importance of promoting decent work across different sectors of Pakistan’s economy.
ILO Reaffirms Commitment to Pakistan
The ILO’s Pakistan office said it looked forward to building on the momentum of the visit. It also expressed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan.
The organisation aims to advance decent work and social justice across the country. Continued cooperation will focus on employment opportunities, workers’ rights and skills development.
