Due to the high public interest and in order to provide clarity, we would like to elaborate on the recently signed Agreement between Georgia and the Federal Republic of Germany on Migration and Mobility.
The Agreement aims to bolster collaboration between Georgia and the Federal Republic of Germany in the field of labor migration and education, with an emphasis on enhancing educational and internship initiatives for Georgian students and researchers. Additionally, the Agreement outlines measures to intensify efforts against illegal migration.
The Agreement serves as a cooperative framework, establishing expert groups to devise future plans and strategies in the aforementioned three directions. Within the context of this expert group, the Georgian side will actively engage in advocating for initiatives related to the labor migration of Georgian citizens, focusing on their best interests. The Agreement also facilitates an extension of legal employment opportunities for Georgians in the German labor market, encompassing not only seasonal jobs but also opening doors in diverse sectors like logistics, transport, and service.
The agreement also includes provisions for enhancing the working conditions of those Georgian citizens who already left homeland and are employed in various European Union countries. Furthermore, plans involve strengthening cooperation between the two nations by advancing training for employed specialists, as well as in the sphere of education. Particular emphasis will be placed on optimizing exchange programs for students, interns, and researchers as part of the Agreement's initiatives.
A key objective of this Agreement is to enhance circular migration and legal labor migration from Georgia to the Federal Republic of Germany, considering mutual interests. Given the current state of Georgia's labor market, the Agreement seeks to facilitate the organized migration of both the workforce and qualified professionals.
Contrary to misinformation circulating in various media outlets, the Georgian side has not rejected the so-called "Balkan model." It is important to clarify that such reports are inaccurate.
We want to stress that the negotiation process between Georgia and Germany, involving multiple meetings and visits, took a considerable amount of time. It was during this period that the draft Agreement was formulated, and it is important to note that the so-called "Balkan model" was not a topic of discussion.
It is worth noting that the Agreement signed on December 19, 2023, marks a significant advancement in our country's European integration journey. The Federal Republic of Germany's decision to recognize Georgia as a safe country is particularly appreciated.
