Union Cabinet granted ex-post facto approval to the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy.
Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
- The agreement is set to strengthen cooperation on issues related to irregular migration while bolstering people-to-people ties between India and Italy.
- It facilitates mobility for various segments, including students, skilled workers, businesspersons, and young professionals, fostering exchange and collaboration.
Key Provisions
- Temporary Residence for Indian Students: Graduates seeking professional exposure in Italy post-academic or vocational training can secure temporary residency for up to 12 months.
- Reserved Quotas for Workers: The agreement outlines quotas for non-seasonal and seasonal Indian workers, with a reserved quota range over the years 2023-2025 under the existing Flows Decree.
- The Italian government’s annual “Flow Decree” (Decreto Flussi) sets the maximum number of non-EU citizens who can enter Italy for work and self-employment
Implementation
- The agreement will remain in force for 5 years, with automatic renewal unless terminated.
- A Joint Working Group (JWG) will oversee its implementation, convening periodically to evaluate progress and propose supportive measures for effective execution.
Key Facts Italy
- Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula that juts out of southern Europe into the Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and other waters.
Bordering Countries
- Italy has international borders with Austria, France, the Holy See (Vatican City), San Marino, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
- Italy also shares maritime borders with Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Greece, Libya, Malta, Montenegro, Spain, and Tunisia.