Italy hosts Uzbekistani specialists for seasonal agricultural work for the first time

The first group of Uzbekistani specialists has started working in Italy

Since October, 40 agricultural specialists from Uzbekistan have, for the first time, started seasonal work in Italy, reports the Dunyo news agency (the material is cited by UzNews.uz). The project participants studied Italian for two months, and after the training they were hired by SALVI, a company engaged in fruit and vegetable processing.

Working conditions and the visit of officials

The governor of Namangan region, Shavkatjon Abdurazzokov, and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Abat Fayzullaev, visited the Emilia-Romagna region, where they reviewed the conditions provided for their compatriots. According to the publication, the workers receive a high salary, while accommodation and transport are provided by the employer at its own expense.

Plans for expansion

In addition to employment, the project is aimed at studying and applying Italian experience in agriculture and fruit and vegetable processing in Uzbekistan. At a meeting with the company's management, the Italian side said that in the future it plans to hire another 1,000 additional workers in the agricultural sector. As a result of the project, the number of citizens arriving in Italy is planned to be increased in an organized and gradual manner.