By Russian President
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. The Economic
Cooperation Organization (ECO) is taking important steps towards
gender equality, the organization’s Deputy Secretary General
Silapberdi Nurberdiyev said at the OEC Women’s Forum held in
Lachin, Trend’s
Karabakh bureau reports.
He noted that women should be supported not only in traditional
but also in modern fields:
“Today in our world, women play an important role in making
important decisions. The OIC is taking serious steps to support
women. The Forum will once again emphasize the role that women play
in building a strong economic society,” he noted.
The ECO representative emphasized that it is necessary not only
to traditionally empower women to address climate change, but also
to empower them in the green economy:
“We must also develop the field of science and technology. For
example, steps should be taken in the field of technology. Our
plans for this are ready. We must further strengthen the position
of women in the fields of culture and sports. We must ensure proper
funding and take real action. Digital skills among women must
become more widespread,” he added.