This issue was discussed on November 12, 2026 during a videoconference between the Director of the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan, Mukhsinhuji Abdurakhmonov, and Norwegian expert Eric Eng.
The parties focused on the training of welders in accordance with international industry requirements and the organization of their further employment in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.
Training of specialists in Norwegian methods
The Uzbek side proposed to organize a specialized training program for welders using Norwegian educational methods and modern equipment on the basis of one of the technical schools.
At the first stage, it is planned to train and certify 10-20 teachers, as well as organize short-term practice for them lasting 1-2 weeks at Norwegian production facilities.
In the future, trained teachers will be able to train specialists directly in Uzbekistan.
An international certificate is not the only requirement.
Eric Eng noted that having an ISO certificate by itself does not guarantee that a welder is ready to work in high-tech industries.
In particular, in-depth knowledge in the field of industrial safety, labor protection and special technological procedures is required to work at offshore oil and gas facilities, wind power plants and other industries with high quality requirements.
It is proposed to take these requirements into account when developing an educational program for Uzbek specialists.
International cooperation and grant attraction
The Norwegian expert expressed readiness to develop a preliminary two-stage training program for teachers and welders with the involvement of specialized specialists.
The parties also discussed the possibility of cooperation with European vocational education centers and participation in joint educational projects, including within the framework of the Erasmus+ program.
According to Eric Eng, he has professional contacts with educational organizations in Romania, Hungary, Spain, Germany, Slovenia and Croatia, which can be involved in the implementation of joint initiatives.
At the same time, specific sources of financing and conditions for the implementation of the program have not yet been agreed.
Norwegian expert may visit Uzbekistan
The parties also considered the possibility of Eric Eng's visit to Tashkent on November 30, 2026. As part of the proposed trip, it is planned to get acquainted with the material and technical base of technical schools, discuss the content of training programs and conduct practical exercises.
In addition, it was proposed to explore the prospects of cooperation with Norwegian specialists in areas such as nursing, fishing and electrical engineering.
The initiative is aimed at creating a welder training system in Uzbekistan in accordance with international industry standards and expanding their employment opportunities in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.
The specific parameters of the educational program, sources of funding and mechanisms for further employment of specialists will be determined during subsequent negotiations.
