Italy and Tunisia have signed a landmark working agreement to facilitate the migration of 12,000 Tunisian workers over a three-year period, in a bid to address labour shortages and strengthen bilateral relations.
The initiative finalized at the end of October and officially signed this week in Tunis, underlines a collaborative effort to address labor shortages in Italy while offering employment opportunities to Tunisian citizens.
The agreement, signed by officials from the Italian Ministry of Labor and the Tunisian Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, marks a turning point in professional and diplomatic relations between the two Mediterranean countries.
Its aim is not only to fill labor gaps in the Italian market, but also to strengthen economic and social ties between Italy and Tunisia.
The collaboration involves Sviluppo Lavoro Italia and ANETI, trade union organizations in Italy and Tunisia respectively, which are responsible for identifying labor needs in Italy and the pool of Tunisian workers ready to meet these demands, according to the BNN website.
This decision comes at a critical time, when Italy is facing serious labor shortages in various sectors, including agriculture, tourism and technology.
By opening its doors to Tunisian workers, Italy hopes to strengthen its workforce and support economic growth.
At the same time, this agreement is a ray of hope for many Tunisians looking for work and better living conditions. It represents a step forward in promoting regulated migration, ensuring that workers move through legal channels, thereby safeguarding their rights and well-being.
