A coordination meeting for quick renewal of passports for Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand was held at the Thanlwin Hall in Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 5.
It was led by member of the State Administration Council U Thein Nyunt. Present on the occasion were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wanna Maung Lwin, Minister for International Cooperation U Ko Ko Hlaing, Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing, Minister for Labour Dr. Pwint San, Deputy minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Myo Htut, permanent secretary U Chan Aye, Myanmar ambassador to Thailand U Chit Swe, Director-General U Kyaw Tin Shein of Department of Consular and Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials.
They discussed matters on forming groups for timely renewal of passports of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand, to find ways among ministries for renewal of Myanmar passports under the long term and short term projects in order to solve difficulties faced by Myanmar workers in Thailand.
Those present discussed Myanmar migrant workers to be able to stay and work legally, for renewal and issue of new passports, to issue ID cards for the undocumented migrant workers based on the challenges they’ve faced.
