Ethiopian delegation meets with the ILO Director General

Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian delegation led by Assegid Getachew, Minister of State for Labour and Skills of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia met with Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director General of the International Labour Organization at the ILO Headquarters in Geneva.

During the discussion, the Minister of State briefed Ethiopia’s preparation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its membership to the International Labour Organization.

He also pointed out that the Ministry of Labour and Skill is engaged in reforming the structure and functions of labour administration to promote decent employment for the improvement of social protection for sustainable development and poverty.

The ILO Director-General, on his part, confirmed that Ethiopia, with a population of over 120 million, will get the appropriate support from the International Labour Organization.

During this meeting, the two sides reaffirmed to further strengthen the historic ties between ILO and Ethiopia.