TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran was selected as a member of the Board of Directors of Turin Education Center in Italy, which is affiliated with the International Labor Organization (ILO).

The Turin International Education Center, which was established in 1964, is known as an educational and training arm of the ILO.

This center aims to improve the capacities of ILO member states in various fields including sustainable development, merited work, and social justice.

Providing specialized training services in the fields related to work and employment, exchange of experiences and best working practices among member countries, development of human resources and promotion of workforce skills at the international level are among the main goals of the center.

This selection strengthens Iran's position as an important player in the Middle East region in the field of education and development of the workforce, Mehr news agency reported.

Also, Iran will have the opportunity to share its experiences in the fields of education and employment with other countries and benefit from international experiences.

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