Switzerland to Assist Cambodian Technical Training

date_range 11-Oct-2023
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Phnom Penh, October 11, 2023 --

Switzerland has vowed to assist Cambodia in training technical skills to further develop the capacity of Cambodian youth.

The commitment was made by H.E. Pedro Zwahlen, Ambassador of Switzerland to Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos, during a meeting with H.E. Heng Suor, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, here in Phnom Penh on Oct. 9.

H.E. Heng Suor recalled Switzerland's contribution to technical skill training for Cambodian trainers and trainees.

The capacity development covers green technical training in the north-eastern part of Cambodia, air conditioner maintenance and repair, electrical installation for buildings, motorcycle repair, lime and brick work, and general repair.

The minister spoke highly of the support since 2017 that has enabled the trained Cambodian youths to secure decent jobs through the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.

The two also discussed the draft law on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), whose technical details will be reviewed in the near future.