Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The government of Italy plans to introduce a separate quota for the entry of skilled specialists from Uzbekistan, the country’s Migration Agency said.

Italian Ambassador to Tashkent Piergabriele Papadia de Bottini held talks with the head of the agency, Behzod Musaev, during which the parties discussed the implementation of the provisions of the memorandum of understanding on migration and mobility signed on May 29.

The diplomat described the agreement as a “historic document” and expressed support for its prompt execution, noting that Uzbekistan’s extensive experience in migration management could serve as a model for other Central Asian countries.

Italy’s economy is facing a severe shortage of qualified personnel in sectors such as tourism, engineering, and agriculture. Starting in 2026, a quota of 1,500 jobs will be allocated for Uzbek specialists. The ambassador also emphasized the absence of illegal migration from Uzbekistan to Italy, which, in his view, will contribute to more effective development of bilateral cooperation.

In May, it was reported that Uzbekistan is preparing negotiations with Slovenia on labor migration, where Slovenian employers intend to recruit up to 1,500 Uzbeks with salaries starting at €1,100 per month. Earlier, it was announced that Japan and Uzbekistan launched a joint project to employ 10,000 specialists.