Union Minister for Labour U Khin Maung Soe attended a high-level ASEAN dialogue on cross-border labour issues held in Metro Manila, the Philippines.

The meeting, led by the Philippines as ASEAN Chair, focused on promoting safe and regular labour migration, reducing risks along migration routes and enhancing skills development benefits. ASEAN labour ministers, senior officials, representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) also took part.

Participants discussed regional cooperation mechanisms, protection of migrant workers, reintegration support, social protection, climate-related migration, crisis preparedness and digital transformation, sharing experiences and challenges.

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