Speeches

This page contains a selection of the speeches and presentations given by ILO officials on the occasion of ILO events and meetings related to either China or Mongolia. Inquiries about usage or reproduction of any materials should be directed by email.

2021

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    Social and labour policies crucial for China’s move to high-income status

    06 December 2021

    ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises China’s focus on high quality growth, people-centred development, quality jobs and a greener economy in its five-year plan. He was speaking at the "1+6 Roundtable Dialogue’ on Promoting Strong, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth of the World Economy: From Recovery to Restructuring”, hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

2020

  1. Promoting World Economic Recovery and Growth in the Post-COVID-19 Era

    24 November 2020

    ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder's, remarks to the Fifth “1+6” Roundtable Dialogue.

2019

  1. A human-centred approach to global economic governance

    21 November 2019

    Reducing inequality and ensuring sustainable development requires greater cooperation and policy coherence within the multilateral system, Guy Ryder has told leaders at a meeting in Beijing held to discuss the development of the world economy.

2018

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    Creating safe spaces for youth in the world of work

    10 August 2018

    "Join us on International Youth Day in committing to step up actions to promote safe spaces for young people that enhance their opportunities to secure decent work," says ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

  2. Make social dialogue work

    02 August 2018

    ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises the commitment to social dialogue and tripartism made by BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - in a speech at the group’s Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa.

  3. Opening remarks at the Parliament standing committee discussion on draft labour law of Mongolia

    23 May 2018

    By Ms Claire Courteille-Mulder, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  4. Opening Remarks at the SCORE Launch Event in Zhejiang Ningbo, P.R.China

    17 May 2018

    By Ms Claire Courteille-Mulder, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

2017

  1. Opening Remarks at High Level Meeting on Sectoral Collective Bargaining in the Coal Mine Sector on Job-Based Wage System

    07 December 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  2. Opening Remarks at the National validation workshop of the draft “Accelerating the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through Decent Work: SDGs monitoring and country profile for Mongolia”

    05 December 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  3. Opening Remarks at the Seminar on Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No.29)

    24 November 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  4. Opening remarks at ILO/MOHRSS Seminar on Labour Inspection Convention (C.81)

    23 November 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  5. Opening remarks at Workshop on Pre-Departure orientation for workers going to Europe

    22 November 2017

    By Mr Dai Xiaochu, Deputy Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  6. Opening remarks at the Conference on Global Social Security and Economic Development At the 13th International Forum on Social Security

    16 September 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  7. Opening remarks at the ILO/MOHRSS Seminar on Reform of Pension Adjustment Mechanism

    01 September 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  8. ILO Welcomes China Landmark Ruling Banning Discrimination in Employment against People living with HIV

    03 August 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  9. ILO Director-General address to the BRICS on "Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future"

    26 July 2017

    “It is after all a fundamental desire of people across the world, above all in this period of transformative change and sometimes of uncertainty, that they can look forward and contribute to a better future of work – one with social justice and prosperity and decent work for all,” says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder to the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting.

  10. Promote the participation of persons with disabilities in the sustainable development process, ensuring no one is left behind

    30 June 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  11. Guy Ryder addresses the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

    14 May 2017

    A transcript of the Director-General’s speech delivered at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation: Thematic Session on People-to-People Connectivity, Beijing.

  12. Opening remarks at the ILO/SAWS Seminar to Mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

    28 April 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  13. Opening remarks at the training on “International Migration Law and International Standards”

    02 March 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia