A meeting between the Uzbekistan delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Olimjon Abdullayev, and Deputy Minister of Labor Affairs at Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, took place in Riyadh, Uzbekistan MFA reports.

During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in legal labor migration, professional training, labor inspection, and coordination of cooperation in this area.

Special attention was paid to the implementation of Takamul’s digital platform in Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin in January 2026, to optimize the employment processes for foreign nationals. The possibilities of implementing this platform in Uzbekistan have also been considered. It was noted that the system will allow Uzbekistan citizens to enter into employment contracts directly with employers.

An agreement was also reached to integrate the Qiwa platform operating in Saudi Arabia into vocational training centers in Uzbekistan, as well as to develop joint professional development programs for employees.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to establish a joint working group to develop cooperation on labor migration systematically. The Uzbekistan delegation was also invited to participate in the Global Labor Market Conference 2025, to be held in Riyadh on January 29-30, 2026.

Aziza Alimova, UzA