Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet, has granted ex-post facto approval to the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy.
- The agreement aims to enhance people-to-people contacts, promote the mobility of students, skilled workers, business people, and young professionals, and strengthen cooperation on issues related to irregular migration.
Key provisions :
- Granting temporary residence in Italy for up to 12 months to Indian students seeking initial professional experience after completing academic or vocational training.
- Reserves quotas for non-seasonal and seasonal Indian workers under the existing labour mobility pathways.
- Cooperation in combating irregular migration.
The two countries established political relations in 1947 and have celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations.
In 2022, bilateral trade between India and Italy reached a record 15 billion euros, double the amount in 2020.
