Tajikistan is seeking ways to send its citizens for labor migration

At the international conference, Tajikistan proposed the need to expand legal pathways for labor migration. However, the authorities did not specify which new legal pathways have been opened for the country’s citizens.

A representative of the Migration Service of Tajikistan participated in the international conference “Budapest Process,” which took place on September 16-17 this year in Islamabad. The conference discussed issues related to the development of legal pathways for labor migration, regulation of migration processes, employment, digitalization of public services, and protection of the rights and legitimate interests of migrants.

According to the press service of the “Budapest Process,” more than 100 representatives from 23 countries and 10 partner organizations participated in the conference in Islamabad, including 13 representatives from the private sector. The main issue of the conference was aligning labor market demand with migrant skills, recognition of qualifications, and transparent employment.

According to the Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan, the conference emphasized the importance of cooperation among countries to organize safe, orderly, and accessible mechanisms for labor migration.

Tajikistan also presented its experience of cooperation with the International Center for Migration Policy Development.

One of the results of this cooperation, according to the authorities, was the establishment of a “Resource Center” for migrants in Dushanbe in 2020. The center provides consultations to citizens on issues related to preparation for departure abroad, legislation of the host country, prevention of illegal migration, and exploitation of migrants.

The conference also highlighted the need for closer cooperation among government agencies, employers, international organizations, and civil society. Participants noted that regional and international cooperation could facilitate the organization of accessible and safe migration pathways.

However, the statement from the Migration Service of Tajikistan does not specify which countries will provide new labor migration pathways for Tajik citizens, how many jobs will be offered, and when these opportunities will become available.

Tajikistan has been cooperating with the International Center for Migration Policy Development since 2003 and has participated in the “Budapest Process” and “Prague Process” since 2004.