Khankendi:Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, engaged in bilateral discussions with Vedat Isikhan, Turkey’s Minister of Labor and Social Security, during the ‘SOCGOV 2026 Digital Analytics for Smart Governance’ international forum.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the ministers highlighted the importance of the ‘SOCGOV 2026’ forum, organized by the DOST Agency under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. They noted that the forum serves as a crucial venue for exchanging advanced international practices in developing social services through digital analytics and implementing smart management models.
During the meeting, Anar Aliyev informed Vedat Isikhan about Azerbaijan’s achievements in digitalizing social services and establishing proactive mechanisms as part of the country’s recent social reforms. The benefits of digital transformation for the sector were also underscored.
The discussions extended to reviewing the cooperation agenda between the two ministries, emphasizing the significance of ongoing information exchange.
In a subsequent meeting, Anar Aliyev also met with Sirojiddin Abdullaev, Deputy Director of the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of Uzbekistan. Discussions centered around social protection reforms in both countries, efforts to expand digital services, and the introduction of innovative solutions.
Both Azerbaijani and Uzbek officials highlighted the successful cooperation between the ministry and the agency, marked by active exchanges of experiences. The meeting concluded with talks on future collaboration in social protection.