New york: Fair employment is a central priority of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Minister of Labor and Social Insurance Marinos Mousiouttas has stated at the 64th Session of the Committee for Social Development taking place at the United Nations headquarters.
According to Cyprus News Agency, in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Minister represented the EU and its Member States, delivering a Joint Declaration. During the Summit, the Minister also delivered a national declaration, emphasizing the importance of social justice, solidarity, and equality, and highlighting Cyprus' commitment to full and decent employment.
He addressed the challenges posed by the green and digital transitions, demographic change, and the rapid evolution of the labor market, underlining the role of social dialogue in adopting reforms and strengthening trust between government, workers, and employers. In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Cyprus is promoting the 'Fair Employment for Social Justice' initiative, focusing on social justice, child well-being, the participation of older people, and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Moreover, he reiterated that fair employment is a central priority of the Cyprus Presidency, emphasizing the need for policies that promote equality, social inclusion, and decent work, aligning with the European Pillar of Social Rights and the International Labour Organization's commitment to social justice. He called on participants to focus on implementing commitments that yield measurable results for young people and workers most affected by inequalities.
Referring to Cyprus, he noted that in a labor market rapidly transforming due to digitalization, artificial intelligence, and the green transition, Cyprus is advocating policies that leverage technological developments to enhance work quality, reduce inequalities, and support just transitions. During his participation in the Social Summit in New York, the Minister also held bilateral discussions with his counterparts and relevant institutional bodies.