Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman today participated in the 113th session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva, alongside related GCC coordination and expanded meetings. During the conference, a draft resolution was endorsed by the International Labor Organization (ILO) to modify Palestine’s membership status from “liberation movement” to “non-member observer state,” recognizing Palestine’s right to full participation in ILO meetings.
According to Oman News Agency, the Sultanate of Oman was actively involved in the adoption of the ILO’s draft resolution on amending the membership status of Palestine. This step affirmed Oman’s commitment to supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and promoting the principles of justice in international forums.
At a GCC-ILO coordination meeting held on the sidelines of the ILO conference, Oman’s delegation contributed to discussions on key topics, including the ILO Director-General’s report and a draft program on the budget for the period 2026-2027. The delegation also coordinated GCC stands on several technical issues released for discussion during meetings of specialized committees.
Furthermore, Oman participated in an expanded meeting that included production parties from GCC states. During these meetings, Oman voiced its commitment to backing tripartite dialogue and unifying GCC stands on the technical items listed on the agenda of the 113th session of the ILO conference.
The meeting discussed key topics related to the ‘work environment’ and its challenges, covering the draft convention on tasks related to the ‘digital platform economy,’ ways of protection against biological risks in the workplace, innovative approaches, and other aspects of the labor market.