Vietnam, Thailand step up labour co-operation

A delegation of officials from several ministries made a working trip to Thailand on August 13 and 14 during which the two sides agreed to intensify labour co-operation.

 

During the sessions, the two sides exchanged views on ways to deepen Vietnam-Thailand relations across the board on the basis of the joint statement on strengthening the two countries’ strategic partnership issued at the third joint Cabinet meeting in Bangkok on July 23 earlier this year.

 

They agreed that the co-operation should focus on joint activities to mark the 40th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2016, labour co-operation, road, maritime and aviation connectivity, prevention of illegal fishing in each other’s seas, and exchanges between the two Governments.

 

Deputy Minister Nam also asked the Thai Government to continue creating the best possible conditions for Vietnamese expatriates to work and contribute to the host nation as well as the co-operation and amity between the two countries.

 

With regards to labour affiliation, the two sides concurred to promptly implement agreements inked on the occasion of the recent joint Cabinet meeting, including a memorandum of understanding on labour co-operation and an agreement on labour recruitment, thus directly benefiting workers and their business circles, which is also a practical move to prepare for the formation of the ASEAN Community at the end of 2015.

 

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)