Uzbekistan Presented Migration Priorities at International Seminar in Norway
The Republic already has an agreement with Sweden on migration and readmission
The annual seminar was organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). Participants discussed international cooperation in migration, voluntary return, and reintegration of migrants.
Representatives of Norwegian authorities, the IOM, and the European Union, as well as heads and staff of over 50 embassies, spoke at the event. Uzbekistan participated in the seminar for the first time.
During the panel session, Nurimbetov outlined the priorities of the country's migration policy and the tasks set at the meeting on November 2, 2026. According to him, in recent years, the geography of organized labor migration from Uzbekistan has expanded from 3 to 27 countries.
The model proposed to European partners combines orderly return and readmission with legal channels for labor migration of qualified specialists. It also includes recognition of qualifications and vocational training. As an example, the ambassador cited the agreement between Uzbekistan and Sweden on migration and readmission, which also provides for a visa-free regime for holders of diplomatic passports.
The Embassy is promoting a similar approach in Norway and Denmark. It is collaborating with migration authorities, employer associations, and organizations involved in diploma recognition. During the seminar, representatives of the Uzbek side separately discussed formats of bilateral cooperation with the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the UDI.
