Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Sweden have discussed the possibility of training specialists at Uzbek technical colleges to meet the needs of Swedish companies under an 18-month pilot programme, Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency reported.
The talks took place in Sweden between an Uzbek delegation led by Migration Agency Director Mukhsinkhodja Abdurakhmonov and Annika Gottberg, Deputy Director-General of the Swedish Migration Agency.
The sides discussed training skilled workers in line with Swedish employers’ requirements, expanding opportunities for legal employment and protecting workers’ rights.
One of the main areas of cooperation will be the gradual development of labour migration ties under the 18-month pilot programme.
The discussions also covered organising targeted vocational training and Swedish language courses at technical colleges in Uzbekistan, taking into account the needs of Swedish companies. The sides also considered establishing a Swedish language proficiency assessment centre in Uzbekistan.
Another topic was the exchange of experience in issuing work permits, concluding employment contracts and protecting citizens’ rights.
Following the meeting, the sides expressed interest in continuing the dialogue to implement the pilot programme and determine further practical steps.
