Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Nabiel Habshi recently met with German officials to discuss ways to enhance labor mobility between the two countries. During his visit to Germany, Habshi held talks with Johann Saathoff, State Minister at the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development. They reviewed Egyptian-German cooperation in vocational education, professional training, labor mobility, and regular migration. Habshi expressed Egypt's appreciation for the existing partnership with the German ministry.
Habshi and Saathoff discussed the role of the Egyptian-German Center for Jobs, Migration, and Reintegration in promoting labor mobility. The Egyptian deputy minister emphasized his government's desire to develop the center into a one-stop shop for qualifying Egyptian cadres and linking them to job opportunities. He also highlighted the need to expand cooperation in recognizing Egyptian qualifications. Saathoff, in turn, stressed Germany's commitment to strengthening its development partnership with Egypt.
Saathoff noted that the German labor market needs skilled workers and expressed his country's willingness to expand pathways for regular migration and joint vocational training. He also mentioned plans for close coordination during the upcoming Labor Mobility Forum to be held in Egypt next month. The forum aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss ways to facilitate the movement of workers between the two countries.
As part of the efforts to enhance cooperation in labor mobility, Habshi signed a letter of intent with the Saxony Free State's Ministry of Economy and Labor. The agreement seeks to establish a framework for regular and safe labor migration from Egypt to Saxony. This development is expected to create new opportunities for Egyptian workers and contribute to the German economy.
During his visit, Habshi also met with members of the Egyptian community in Germany, reviewing the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's efforts to enhance communication with Egyptians abroad. He discussed the development of services and initiatives offered to them and listened to their challenges and proposals. This engagement reflects the Egyptian government's commitment to engaging with its diaspora and addressing their concerns.
The meetings between Habshi and German officials demonstrate the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Germany. The two countries have a long history of cooperation in various fields, including economic development, education, and migration. The recent talks have opened up new avenues for collaboration, particularly in the area of labor mobility.
The agreement on labor mobility is expected to benefit both countries, with Egyptians gaining access to new job opportunities in Germany and the German economy benefiting from skilled workers. The cooperation also reflects the growing recognition of the importance of migration in addressing labor shortages and promoting economic growth.
Key points
- Egypt and Germany agree to enhance labor mobility and cooperation in vocational education and training.
- The Egyptian-German Center for Jobs, Migration, and Reintegration to play a key role in promoting labor mobility between the two countries.
- The agreement is expected to create new job opportunities for Egyptians in Germany and contribute to the German economy.
