Phnom Penh: The Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, has pledged to collaborate with all ASEAN member states to ensure that migrant workers from ASEAN countries can access National Social Security Fund (NSSF) benefits at no cost. This commitment aligns with the regional initiative reflecting Singapore's theme for this year: "Strengthening Resilience and Promoting Innovation."

Labor Minister Heng Sour led a Cambodian delegation to the 28th ASEAN Labor Ministers' Meeting (ALMM) and related meetings, held on October 30-31, 2024, in Singapore. The theme of the meeting was "Strengthening Resilience and Promotion of Innovation." It was chaired by the Minister of Labor of Singapore and included participation from the Chief Minister, delegations from the Ministry of Labor of ASEAN member states, the Minister of Labor from Timor-Leste as an observer, and the ASEAN Secretary-General.

During the meeting, the Minister expressed Cambodia's commitment to cooperate with all ASEAN member states in providing migrant workers from ASEAN countries access to National Social Security Fund (NSSF) benefits, regardless of their movement within the region. This initiative aligns with Singapore's theme for this year: "Strengthening Resilience and Promoting Innovation." It not only strengthens unity within ASEAN but also underscores the organization's leadership in the international arena, particularly in raising welfare standards across the region.

At this important meeting, ministers and delegates from ASEAN member states expressed their strong commitment to implementing the ASEAN Guidelines on the Mobility of NSSF Benefits for Migrants. They directed the ASEAN Chiefs of Labor (SLOM) to discuss in detail the mechanisms for fully implementing these guidelines, as outlined in the Joint Communique of the 28th ASEAN Labor Ministers' Meeting and related meetings this yea