Phnom Penh: After presiding over the Independence Day celebration of the State of Israel, Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, continued to receive a courtesy call and discuss work with Dr. Alona Fisher-Kamm, Ambassador of Israel to the Kingdom of Cambodia residing in Bangkok, on the afternoon of June 24, 2026, at the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange views on the implementation of the bilateral agreement on the recruitment of Cambodian workers for temporary work in specific labor market sectors of the State of Israel.
On that occasion, the Minister warmly welcomed Ms. Ban and the delegation and highly appreciated the progress of cooperation between Cambodia and Israel in the past, especially in the fields of employment, human resource development, and vocational training. He emphasized that the current meeting is an important opportunity to update on the progress of cooperation and discuss the preparation and implementation of the employment agreement that both parties have worked hard to negotiate until it is successfully concluded. The agreement marks a new chapter in Cambodia-Israel relations by establishing a formal mechanism for safe, orderly and transparent labor mobility.
With deep gratitude for the support of the Israeli embassy and relevant institutions, the Minister stated that Cambodia is ready to cooperate closely with the Israeli side. To ensure that the implementation of this program is smooth, efficient, and in line with the objectives of both governments. At the same time, the Minister also expressed Cambodia’s position on expanding cooperation in the labor sector to other sectors with high labor demand.
In response, Dr. Alona Fisher Kham expressed her gratitude and high appreciation for the efforts of the working groups of both parties, especially the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, who worked actively to reach this important agreement. The Ambassador also expressed her satisfaction with the successful experience of the Cambodian agricultural student program in Israel in the past and praised the diligence, discipline, and commitment to work of Cambodian youth. She believes that Cambodian workers will continue to demonstrate their capabilities and become a valuable workforce for Israeli employers.
The two sides agreed to continue to coordinate closely to accelerate the implementation of the agreement to begin in the near future and to continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of labor and human resource development for the common benefit of the countries. and the people of both countries.
Please note that Cambodia and Israel signed an agreement on cooperation in the labor sector on December 1, 2025, which is a significant achievement in bilateral relations between the two countries. This agreement will open the opportunity for Cambodian workers to participate legally in the Israeli labor market and receive protection of their rights and welfare in accordance with international standards. At the same time, Cambodia is also interested in studying and exchanging experiences from Israel’s successes in smart agriculture, water resource management, green technology, STEM education, and innovation ecosystems, which can contribute to human resource development and increasing Cambodia’s economic productivity in the future.
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