Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has outlined measures to address lengthy delays in processing pending visa applications for Italy.

In a statement issued this week, the ministry explained that under Italy's Flussi Decree programme, the Italian government recruits workers from non-EU countries for both seasonal and non-seasonal employment.

Bangladesh rejoined the scheme in 2022 after an eight-year suspension, creating new opportunities for Bangladeshi citizens to work in Italy. This has led to a significant rise in applications submitted to the Italian Embassy in Dhaka in recent months.

According to the MoFA, both governments are prioritising the clearance of pending Nulla Osta (work permits) at the embassy.

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