Uzbekistan and Germany have launched two organized labor migration projects, according to the press service of the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers. The launch ceremony took place at the Kuksaroy residence with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Each project is valued at $1 million. The first initiative is being implemented jointly with Deutsche Bahn, Germany's largest railway company. Its initial phase involves the targeted training of 500 specialists for the German railway industry, who will then be placed in high-paying jobs.
The second project focuses on establishing a network of TELC examination centers in Uzbekistan. This will allow young citizens to obtain internationally recognized TELC language certificates alongside Goethe-Institut certificates. According to the Migration Agency, the project will enable more than 30,000 Uzbek nationals to take these exams locally and receive international certification each year.
Migration Agency Director Bekhzod Musaev noted that bilateral cooperation in organized labor migration has been expanding steadily since the signing of the intergovernmental agreement on migration and mobility in 2024.
"Since then, several major German employers have visited Uzbekistan, and we have established training courses right here," he said.
According to the head of the agency, Deutsche Bahn integrates both rail and bus transportation. As part of this partnership, a program will be launched to train specialists across this entire infrastructure—"from electricians to train drivers."
Bekhzod Musaev noted that the Deutsche Bahn project ultimately aims to train 2,500 people. During the initial phase, the first 15 candidates—installers urgently needed by the German side in the short term—have already been selected, and their training is already underway.
"Given that Deutsche Bahn is a massive organization, Germany's standard practice is to first launch a small pilot project before scaling up the number of participants," he explained.
To qualify for the program, candidates must hold a relevant degree in higher education and possess professional experience in the field. According to the head of the Migration Agency, candidates are primarily recruited from the Institute of Railway Transport, and prior work experience in this sector within Uzbekistan will be a distinct advantage.
Language proficiency is another key requirement. Bekhzod Musaev stated that participants can learn the language through 10-month courses. For most technical specialists, a B1 level is considered sufficient, whereas doctors and nurses require a B2 level.
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