Official statements of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Social Policy Ivailo Kalfin and EU Commissioner Marianne Thyssen marked the beginning of the 5th ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers’ Conference in Sofia.
Right after the official opening, two working sessions were conducted, moderated by EU Commissioner Mrs Thyssen and DPM and minister of labour and social policy of Bulgaria Mr Kalfin. During both sessions delegates exchanged ideas and statements pointing out concrete steps aiming towards improvement of labour markets of all states participating in the ASEM-LEMC dialogue. Promoting higher labour and social standarts, along with a thorough improvement of working conditions are essential for turning the labour market into a much attractive one.
