Cambodia' s textile exports to US surge by 30%: Ambassador

W Patrick Murthy, US Ambassador to Cambodia says, Cambodia' s textile exports to the US have surged to 30 per cent.

This increase is a testament to the good cooperation between Cambodia and the United States, despite some other issues that are problematic and which takes time to discuss appropriate solutions together, adds Murhty.

Dr Ith Sam Heng, Minister of Labor, Vocational and Training, Cambodia, appreciated the Ambassador Murphy for his diplomatic mission, strengthening the cooperation between Cambodia and the United States which has achieved remarkably results.

Cambodia continued to focus on combating human trafficking through labor trafficking and the elimination of child labor has made significant progress, despite some challenges and issues, added Sam Heng.

To achieve this goal, it has promoted these activities responsibly, ensuring the protection and promotion of the rights and benefits of migrant workers, protection from labor exploitation or discrimination in the workplace, providing legal assistance and well-being, assist workers in obtaining proper legal documents and assist undocumented migrant workers, facilitate access to social security and other benefits in accordance with the laws of the target country, he added.