Indonesia, Switzerland Strengthen Employment Cooperation
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Geneva – The Indonesian Secretary General of Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower, Anwar Sanusi, met with the State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Education, and Research of Switzerland, Boris Zurcher, in Geneva to discuss various important agreements.
Both countries committed to strengthening cooperation in the labor sector, which will benefit workers and employers in both nations.
Sanusi stated that one of the main focuses is discussing the issue of Just Transition to ensure that workers and employers are not negatively affected by economic changes.
"We are committed to developing policies that support a fair and sustainable economic transition while minimizing negative impacts on workers and employers," he said during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference in Geneva on Thursday (June 6).
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These regulations are expected to create sustainable jobs, better social protection, and a healthy business environment.
Additionally, the meeting also discussed preparations for the Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between Indonesia and Switzerland, which will be held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, in November 2024.
The JWG is an annual dialogue between Indonesia and Switzerland involving tripartite elements (workers, employers, and government) from each country.
"This meeting is important to review progress and set new goals in our cooperation," Sanusi remarked.
Another key point is the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Switzerland. This MoU has been a critical framework for various joint initiatives.
"By extending the MoU, we can continue to build on existing achievements and explore new areas of cooperation that benefit both countries," he said.
The Better Work program developed by the ILO, which has improved working conditions in Indonesia, also received attention during the meeting.
"The ILO's Better Work program has had a significantly positive impact on working conditions in Indonesia. We highly appreciate the support and cooperation from the Swiss side,"
