Azerbaijan is the leader among the CIS countries on addressing youth employment issues, Minister for Labour and Social Protection of Population of Azerbaijan Salim Muslimov said.

He made the remarks June 16 at a conference in Baku dedicated to the preparation of decent work program for 2016-2020.

"Azerbaijan is the only CIS country included by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in ten leading countries on addressing youth employment issues," he said. "Employment strategy approved by Azerbaijani president in 2005, as well as other state programs, is highly appreciated on many international forums."