Geneva: The International Labor Organization's (ILO) Conference concluded on Friday with the adoption of a package of resolutions, including a landmark global agreement aimed at protecting workers from biological threats in workplaces. This agreement is set to establish a comprehensive framework to enhance workers' safety globally.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Nasser Al-Hain, Kuwait's permanent representative to the UN and international organizations in Geneva, expressed Kuwait's full support for the ILO's initiatives to foster a safe and healthy working environment. Al-Hain highlighted the significance of the new agreement, describing it as a vital development in international labor standards that addresses the increasing demands for enhanced health and safety measures at workplaces.
The agreement mandates employers to strengthen protection measures against biological threats, ensuring a safer environment for workers. Al-Hain also praised the ILO conference attendees for granting the State of Palestine observer non-member status, noting this decision as a step towards achieving dignity and social justice for the Palestinian people.