During the meetings, current issues on the agenda of the international trade union movement, regional developments, and efforts to strengthen cooperation between the confederations were discussed.

During the meeting held in Ankara from 28 to 30 October 2026, the current state of working life in Iraq, the challenges facing the trade union movement, and regional developments were evaluated, while emphasis was placed on international activities carried out under the umbrella of the ILC and opportunities to strengthen solidarity among member organizations.

ILC President Ali Yalçın emphasized that the trade union struggle cannot be carried out solely within national borders and that international solidarity and the determination to act collectively must be strengthened in response to common challenges in working life.

In this context, attention was drawn to the importance of the ILC's mission to bring together labour organizations from different regions around common principles and objectives.

The meeting also addressed humanitarian crises in the region, particularly in Palestine, the effects of wars and conflicts on working life, and the responsibilities that the international trade union movement should undertake in these processes. It was stated that solidarity among labour organizations plays an important role in strengthening the struggle for rights and justice at the international level.

Meeting with Our Secretary General Hamza Öksüz to Strengthen Trade Union Cooperation

During the meeting, key developments on the international trade union agenda, the protection of workers' rights at regional and global levels, the strengthening of trade union organization, and increasing coordination among member organizations were discussed.

The parties exchanged views on enhancing the sharing of knowledge and experience among trade union organizations within the ILC, expanding joint activities, and advancing institutional cooperation to a higher level.

The GFIW delegation expressed its satisfaction with the ILC's efforts to strengthen international trade union solidarity and affirmed its determination to contribute to joint activities within the confederation and further develop existing relations.

The meetings were regarded as an important step towards strengthening institutional relations between the ILC and its member organization, GFIW, and advancing international trade union solidarity.

In addition to GFIW President Sattar Danbous Barak, the visit was attended by Esraa Hassan Ali, responsible for Arab and International Relations and Iraqi Working Women and Children's Affairs; Qasim Al-Alwani, President of the Anbar Provincial Union of Trade Unions; Huda Al-Alousi, President of the General Union of Textile and Weaving Workers; and Ahmed Thamer, Head of the Arab and International Relations Department of GFIW.