Senegalese minister visits DOST Center

A meeting was held at the DOST Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population with a delegation from the Republic of Senegal led by Mamadou Lamine Diante, Minister of Civil Service, Labour and Public Service Reform, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan.

The delegation first visited Baku DOST Center 1. Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anar Aliyev provided information about the DOST Agency and DOST Centers, established pursuant to the Decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev on August 9, 2018. It was emphasized that the DOST concept, initiated by First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, enables public social services to be delivered through a “one-stop-shop” approach in a transparent and efficient manner, in line with citizens’ needs and satisfaction.

During the bilateral meeting, Anar Aliyev noted that relations between Azerbaijan and Senegal have been developing in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship, and that there is potential for expanding cooperation in the fields of labor and social protection. The delegation was briefed on the reforms carried out in Azerbaijan’s social sector.

It was noted that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre serves as an important platform for developing cooperation among OIC member states in the fields of labor, employment and social protection.

The DOST model was noted to have received high international recognition. It was also emphasized that the Senegalese side has expressed interest in the DOST concept. Azerbaijan expressed its readiness to share its experience with Senegal in labor relations, the establishment of DOST Centers and the digitalization of services.

Expressing satisfaction with the continued development of bilateral relations, Mamadou Lamine Diante noted that they are interested in expanding cooperation between the two ministries and conducting regular exchanges of experience as part of the reform process.

The meeting also discussed future cooperation in labor and employment, the development of social dialogue, the digitalization of social services, experience-sharing in these areas, and the establishment of a legal framework for cooperation between the two ministries.