HAK-İŞ's International Union Diplomacy: An Important Visit to Kazakhstan

Astana, Kazakhstan – The HAK-İŞ Confederation, a leading voice in the Turkish labor movement, has strengthened its international relations by participating in the 27th Ordinary Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kazakhstan (FPRK). Representing the confederation at the congress, Deputy General Secretary and Board of Auditors Member Fatma Zengin carried a message of solidarity from workers in Turkey to Kazakhstan.

Strong Representation on the International Stage

The congress, held on July 11, 2025, in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, was attended by HAK-İŞ Deputy General Secretary Fatma Zengin, accompanied by Foreign Relations Coordinator Merita Yıldız. This participation demonstrated that HAK-İŞ is a part of the struggle for workers' rights not only on a national scale but also at a global level. The congress served as an important platform for discussing the challenges facing union movements and strategies for the future of the working world. Throughout the congress, Zengin exchanged ideas with other union representatives, highlighting the importance of global solidarity.

Critical Meeting with the Kazakh Union Leader

During the congress, Fatma Zengin held an important meeting with the General President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kazakhstan (FPRK), Satybaldy Dauletalin. During the meeting, Zengin conveyed greetings from HAK-İŞ General President Mahmut Arslan and expressed her wishes for the success of the 27th Ordinary Congress of the FPRK for the union movement in Kazakhstan and the region. This meeting was seen as a strategic step for the future of union cooperation between Turkey and Kazakhstan. Both sides established a productive dialogue on common challenges and opportunities, laying the groundwork for potential future collaboration projects.

HAK-İŞ's participation in this international event is a testament to the confederation's goals of defending workers' rights globally, sharing experiences, and strengthening international union solidarity. Deputy General Secretary Zengin's visit built a bridge of friendship and solidarity between workers in Kazakhstan and Turkey.