ICLM reiterates support for Palestine's full ILO membership

Doha, Qatar: The final communiqu of the 6th Session of the Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers (ICLM) has welcomed Qatar s proposal in partnersh...

Doha, Qatar: The final communiqué of the 6th Session of the Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers (ICLM) has welcomed Qatar’s proposal — in partnership with the OIC Labour Centre; Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC); the Arab Labour Organization; and the International Labour Organization (ILO) — to launch joint regional training programmes aimed at developing unified regional guidelines for the recognition of professional skills and qualifications.

The document underscored the importance of investing in skills development, promoting decent work, and supporting private sector growth to enhance competitiveness among OIC member states. It also encouraged closer cooperation in the fields of occupational safety and health, agricultural skills development, and the use of digital technologies to shape the future of work.

The ministers reiterated their collective support for Palestine’s right to full membership in ILO and other international bodies, highlighting the importance of ensuring decent work and economic opportunities for the Palestinian people.

Delegates also commended SESRIC for its regular assessment of the OIC Labour Market Strategy, which helps track progress, identify challenges, and promote knowledge exchange among member states.

The final communiqué further welcomed initiatives to foster networks of small and medium enterprises, women-led cooperatives, and investment promotion agencies, aimed at empowering entrepreneurship and women’s economic participation.