Amman:Jordan and Azerbaijan engaged in discussions on Tuesday regarding the expansion of cooperation in social protection, digital services, and economic empowerment. This collaboration includes plans for a joint work program featuring expert exchanges, workshops, and shared initiatives.
According to Jordan News Agency, Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa met with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Jordan Shahin Abdullayev to explore potential partnerships between Jordan's Ministry of Social Development and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations through the exchange of experiences in social development, supporting sustainable development, and enhancing Jordan's social protection system under the National Social Protection Strategy 2025-2033. The strategy emphasizes protection, economic and social empowerment, and fostering self-reliance among families.
Minister Bani Mustafa expressed interest in Azerbaijan's digital transformation efforts, particularly their DOST centers, which streamline government and social service delivery. The meeting also addressed support for family enterprises, small and home-based businesses, vocational training, and increasing economic participation by women and youth. Additionally, talks included the economic participation of older people, community inclusion, and improved access to services.
Both parties showed interest in exchanging services for persons with disabilities, including early intervention and mobile units for remote areas. Ambassador Abdullayev highlighted the importance of sharing expertise to enhance social programs and services in both countries. The meeting also focused on family and child protection, domestic violence prevention, and improving care services through shared experiences and practices.
The two countries agreed on the significance of collaboration, planning to develop a joint work program incorporating reciprocal visits, expert exchanges, workshops, and joint initiatives.