"Since the annual labor market statistics for 2025 have not yet been published, it is premature to draw final conclusions about its state. Nevertheless, the labor market in 2025 is expected to generally reflect the economic results of the year and recent employment trends. He added that support is planned for Azerbaijan’s preparation to join the Maritime Labour Convention of 2006. "Discussions also focused on the digital transformation of labor management in the maritime sector, including training in management standards, the use of digital tools, and developing skills needed for the changing world of maritime work. International Labour Standards and the ILO’s Role in Azerbaijan’s Digital Labour TransformationPushkin emphasized that, in the context of digital transformation and the future of work, existing international labor standards remain fully relevant.