Pakistan was 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 the
International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. Pakistan is among the
four newly elected Regular members from Asia-Pacific Group (ASPAG) for
the term 2021-2024.
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).
Pakistan has previously been a regular member of this executive arm
of the ILO for six terms since joining the organization in 1947. This
election result illustrates the trust reposed by the international
community in Pakistan’s strong leadership credentials.
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 enhanced
international cooperation, dialogue and assistance.
Pakistan will work with members of the GB and other constituents
towards human-centred economic recovery, enhanced productive capacity
and employment generation. In doing so, promotion of social justice and
social protection, guided by the Government’s people-oriented vision,
will be the key areas of focus.
Islamabad
14 June 2021