India, Germany ink migration and mobility partnership agreement

Published
6th Dec, 2022

Context

India and Germany inked an agreement on a Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership to help the citizens of both nations to study, do research and work in each other's country.

Discussed bilateral issues

Bilateral issues: Germany’s assistance to India on renewable energy and energy transitions
International issues: Ukraine conflict, the situation in Afghanistan and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Indo-Pacific strategy, and China

Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement

The India-Germany MMPA (Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement) is part of overall efforts to create a network of agreements with prospective labor market destination countries.
The pact will make it easier for people to study, do research, and work in each other's country.

The German Skilled Immigration Act 2020 has expanded the opportunities for workers from countries outside. Through a new law to be adopted in early 2023, the German Government proposes to significantly facilitate the immigration of qualified workers from abroad.