A meeting with representatives of the Mediation Council was held at the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (AHİK). During the event, the official integration of the newly established trade union organization at the Mediation Council into the AHİK structure was finalized.

The meeting commenced with a video presentation highlighting the recent reforms implemented by the Confederation.

Addressing the event, Chairman of AHİK Sahib Mammadov emphasized that the purposeful policy implemented under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, aimed at strengthening the country's economic power and enhancing the social welfare of citizens, provides a favorable environment for the growth of the trade union movement. He also highlighted the special importance of the social initiatives led by First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva. The Chairman of AHİK noted that digital solutions are being actively integrated across the trade union system, enhancing service accessibility and expanding social projects. He stated that establishing the first trade union organization at the Mediation Council will significantly contribute to the collective protection of labor rights, the development of healthy labor relations, and the reinforcement of solidarity.

Nadir Adilov, Chairman of the Board of the Mediation Council, spoke about the operations of the mediation institute in the country, the opportunities created for its development, and the role of the institution in out-of-court dispute resolution. Highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance mediators' professionalism and provide legal and organizational support, Nadir Adilov stressed that unifying employees under a trade union will unlock additional development opportunities.

At the conclusion of the event, Hikmat Nabiyev, Chairman of the Republican Union of the Trade Union of Employees of State Institutions and Public Service of Azerbaijan, presented the official membership document admitting the newly formed organization to the Union to its Chairman, Kamil Latifov.