DEPUTY Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Than Soe presided over the 33rd Myanmar-Thailand Case Management Meeting on the Repatriation and Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking and Review Meeting on Bilateral Standard Operating Procedures yesterday at the Parkroyal Hotel in Yangon.
Speaking at the event, the deputy minister stated that Myanmar and Thailand have been cooperating in combatting human trafficking since signing a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 April 2009. Both countries have worked together on prevention efforts and the protection and care of trafficking victims.
Myanmar also actively collaborates with Thailand and other regional countries, achieving positive results despite ongoing challenges. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries to shorten the rehabilitation period for victims and to help them secure sustainable livelihoods.
Ms Sunee Srisangatrakullert, head of the Thai delegation, stated that Thailand is providing the best possible assistance to trafficking victims and will continue working closely with Myanmar to combat human trafficking and minimize harm to victims.
Compensation amounting to 45,000 baht, received for one trafficking victim repatriated from Thailand, was handed over to the concerned individual.
The meeting was attended by representatives from ministries concerned and organizations of Myanmar and Thailand. The meeting will continue on 24 March. — MNA/KTZH
