MoL Union Minister receives IOM Chief of Mission

Union Minister for Labour U Maung Myint received Mr Daihei Mochiguki, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and his team at the Union Minister’s office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Both sides discussed cooperation between Myanmar and IOM on migrant worker issues, as well as cooperation between IOM and the ministry on labour, trade and economic matters. They also discussed efforts to protect the rights of Myanmar workers in Thailand and Malaysia, and the Myanmar Government’s efforts to issue Certificates of Identity (CIs) to Myanmar nationals residing illegally in Thailand and complete the process within the specified period.
The Ministry of Labour prioritizes maintaining stability and peace in factories and workplaces, promoting workers’ socioeconomic development, ensuring safe and regular migration of Myanmar workers abroad, protecting their rights, providing vocational training and creating job opportunities for returning Myanmar workers, and preventing illegal migration.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister for Labour U Myo Aung, directors-general and representatives of the IOM Myanmar Office. — MNA/MKKS