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Bahrain's Legal Affairs Minister Leads Delegation to 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Abdulhussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, is leading Bahrain's delegation at the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference, currently underway in Geneva from June 1 to 14, 2025.
Representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, the delegation includes members from the nation's tripartite constituents—government, employers, and workers—underscoring Bahrain's commitment to inclusive labour dialogue. The delegation also features Ambassador Abdullah Abdullatif Abdullah, Bahrain's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, along with several members of the Kingdom's permanent mission.
The conference, a key event on the global labour calendar, is spotlighting the report presented by International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. The report emphasizes the integration of decent work principles at the heart of future economic development and urges member states to implement comprehensive policies that balance economic growth, job creation, and workers' rights protection.
Discussions at the conference also cover pressing topics such as biological hazards in the workplace, the reinforcement of decent work values, and the promotion of equitable and safe working environments that serve the interests of all labour stakeholders.
On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Khalaf held several bilateral meetings with high-ranking officials, heads of delegations, and representatives of regional and international institutions. These meetings aim to strengthen Bahrain's international labour relations and reaffirm its commitment to advancing fair and sustainable employment practices on a global scale.
