Pakistan and Italy Sign MoU to Curb Illegal Immigration and Create New Job Opportunities
Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at curbing illegal immigration and providing dignified employment opportunities for the Pakistani workforce.
The signing ceremony took place at Aiwan-e-Sadr (Presidency), where Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi signed the MoU. President Asif Ali Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry were also present at the occasion.
According to the official press release, both countries will take joint measures to prevent illegal immigration and human trafficking. Under the MoU, a comprehensive framework will be developed to protect the rights of Pakistani workers in Italy, and special labor mobility corridors will be established for the training and recruitment of skilled Pakistani workers.
Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain said that Italy is the first European country to directly sign an MoU for recruiting Pakistani workers. He added that an annual quota of jobs for Pakistani workers will be allocated under the agreement, and a joint working group will be formed to oversee its implementation.
Pakistan will provide skilled and semi-skilled workforce to Italy in sectors such as construction, agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, and IT.
On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari also held a meeting with the Italian Interior Minister and his delegation, during which he expressed concern over India’s unprovoked military aggression. He stated that the extremist policies of the Indian government pose a serious threat to regional peace and could lead to dangerous consequences for all.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also met with the Italian Interior Minister, where both sides expressed satisfaction over the strengthening of bilateral relations.
