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Uzbekistan and Sweden Prepare Employment Mechanism

Starting from November 1, 2026, an agreement on migration cooperation between Uzbekistan and Sweden will be in effect.

11 Nov, 18:13Read in Russian

The countries are discussing how to organize the training and employment of Uzbek citizens in the Swedish labor market.

A Uzbek delegation held meetings with Swedish authorities. Among the priorities are training specialists according to employer demands and creating programs for technical colleges in collaboration with foreign companies. The Swedish side supported the idea of preparing personnel based on business needs.

Direct interaction with Swedish companies, a pilot mechanism for hiring Uzbek citizens, and the possibility of simplifying the processing of work visas and residence permits are under discussion.

The prospects for cooperation were reviewed by the head of the Migration Agency, Mukhsin Khoja Abdurakhmanov, and Sweden's Minister for Migration, Johan Forssell. The next step involves developing procedures for selection, training, and employment. Simplifying visa procedures remains a topic of discussion rather than an implemented measure.