A bridge between East and West: Uzbek minister discusses skilled worker immigration with German special envoy and economic experts in Berlin

Uzbekistan and Germany are pursuing closer cooperation, which was further strengthened by the recent visit to Berlin of Uzbekistan's Minister for Employment and Poverty Reduction, Behzod Anvarovich Musaev. He was accompanied by Joachim Stamp, the Federal Government's Special Representative, and experts on skilled worker immigration, including Dr. Ali Yildiz. This visit marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two countries and indicates increasingly close economic, cultural, and political cooperation.

Economic prospects were the focus of these high-level meetings. Discussions between Uzbek and German delegates, as well as economic experts, aimed to explore the enormous potential for cooperation in exchanging know-how and promoting skilled immigration. The dialogue laid the foundation for new partnerships and investments intended to support the growth of both nations.

Despite the economic potential, the bureaucratic challenges also became apparent during the discussions. In particular, the complexity of decision-making and the challenges of integrating Uzbek skilled workers into the German labor market were addressed. The experts emphasized the need for close cooperation between the two countries and signaled their agreement and willingness to increase their involvement, as also made clear by Mr. Stamp, the Federal Government's Special Representative.

The political dialogue focused on opportunities, including discussions about a new migration agreement under the new Skilled Immigration Law. Dr. Ali Yildiz illustrated the business implications of these talks, paving the way for a strategic partnership. As a result, the Uzbek Minister invited the economic experts to Tashkent to plan the next steps.

The visit to Berlin not only left a positive impression but also opened up new perspectives for future cooperation. The discussions held provided a solid foundation for strengthening bilateral relations and could pave the way for cooperation between the two countries. This visit underscores the relevance of business, culture, and politics at the international level and signals a step towards a global partnership characterized by personal commitment and entrepreneurial vision.

The developments of this promising partnership in the coming years will be exciting to observe.