The Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Albania recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor cooperation.
The agreement facilitates the deployment of Vietnamese workers to Albania, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations in labor and human resource development.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang emphasized that the MoU signing establishes an official cooperation framework between the two ministries while expanding and diversifying Vietnam's overseas labor markets.
According to Mr. Thang, sectors in which Albania has a high demand—such as hospitality, tourism, industry, and construction—are a perfect fit for the capabilities of Vietnamese workers.
He affirmed that Vietnam is ready to dispatch a workforce that fully meets professional, linguistic, and legal standards to work in Albania. Vietnam currently focuses on two main forms of labor export: high-skilled labor (workers trained in vocational skills, language, culture, and labor laws) and seasonal labor.
According to the official, Vietnam is a nation of over 100 million people with a young demographic structure, where the working-age population accounts for approximately 60% of the total. International partners highly regard Vietnamese workers for their industriousness, discipline, and ability to learn quickly on the job.
Currently, around 900,000 Vietnamese laborers are working across 57 countries and territories worldwide, with an average of over 100,000 workers sent abroad annually.
Meanwhile, the Albanian Minister of Economy and Innovation, Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj, stated that Albania’s recruitment needs are substantial in both the skilled technical and seasonal segments. She noted that the MoU is a vital step toward solving Albania’s labor shortage.
Albania hopes both sides will collaborate on vocational training and career orientation programs starting at the school level. This would ensure that Vietnamese students have clear guidance and a smooth transition into the Albanian labor market.
She also emphasized that although Albania is a small country, its location within Europe provides an attractive working environment and development opportunities for Vietnam's young workforce. Furthermore, this partnership opens up possibilities for broader career prospects across the European continent.
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