Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) —  Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency has reached an agreement with the Turkish construction company Kalyon Insaat Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş. to employ citizens of Uzbekistan, according to the agency’s press service.

During a meeting, Behzod Musayev, Director of the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers, discussed with company representatives the involvement of Uzbek workers in large-scale construction projects in Türkiye.

As part of the initial phase, 60 Uzbek citizens will be employed in Türkiye in December. According to signed employment contracts, the employer will cover all expenses, including transportation, accommodation, three meals a day, specialized clothing, and personal protective equipment.

Additionally, the company ensures fair wages and adherence to labor rights.

Akin Kirchicek, HR Director at Kalyon Insaat, stated: "We will closely monitor the working conditions of Uzbek employees involved in our projects. By January 2024, we plan to employ an additional 1,350 specialists in Türkiye’s labor market."

Kalyon Insaat Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş. has been operating in Türkiye since 1974, executing projects in construction, energy, and transportation. Notable projects include Istanbul Airport, the Marmaray railway tunnel under the Bosphorus, and the Karapinar solar power plant, the largest in Türkiye.