Germany signs agreement on migration with Uzbekistan

Germany Seals Migration Deal With Uzbekistan During Scholz Visit

Germany signed a migration agreement with Uzbekistan on September 15.
The agreement aims to enable the migration of skilled workers from Uzbekistan to Germany.
The deal includes provisions for the return of migrants who do not have the right to stay.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev were present during the signing in Samarkand.
Germany is seeking to strengthen ties with Central Asian nations for economic and energy diversification.

On September 15, Germany and Uzbekistan signed a migration agreement aimed at facilitating the movement of skilled workers from Uzbekistan to Germany, which is facing a labor shortage. The agreement, signed in Samarkand by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, also establishes procedures for the return of migrants who do not have the right to stay in either country. This initiative is part of Germany's broader strategy to strengthen ties with Central Asian nations and diversify its sources of energy and raw materials. In addition to the migration pact, several other agreements were signed to enhance cooperation in areas such as critical raw materials, climate action, and transport.

Germany has signed a migration agreement with Uzbekistan to facilitate the movement of skilled workers to support its economy. The deal also includes mechanisms for the return of migrants without legal status.

Germany and Uzbekistan Sign Migration Agreement

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Germany and Uzbekistan Sign Migration Agreement

9/15/2024

[0]Reuters

[1]Financial Post

[2]Bloomberg.com

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