The European Commission launches a new EU-Pakistan Talent Partnership to boost international mobility and cooperation on labour migration
On 26 November 2024, the European Commission launched a new programme to support a Talent Partnership between the EU and Pakistan. The programme, that is funded with EUR 3 million from the EU, will enable the EU, its Member States, and Pakistan to develop a coherent set of actions on labour mobility and skills development.
In June 2021, the European Commission launched Talent Partnershipsto address EU skills shortages and improve migration cooperation with partner countries. Since then, partnerships have been signed with Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The EU-Pakistan Talent Partnership brings together Pakistan, interested EU countries, and the European Commission to identify common needs and joint actions. This initiative aims to boost international mobility and cooperation on labour migration by better matching EU countries' labour market needs with Pakistan's talent. With an EU funding of €3 million, the programme will provide transfer of knowledge, expertise and address skills needs in selected sectors in Pakistan and interested EU member states, including construction, agriculture, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), renewable energy manufacturing and hospitality.
For further details, please read the press release from the European Commission.