The volume of cross-border money transfers to Uzbekistan increased in the first quarter of 2024, with a significant decrease in Russia's share. The Central Bank highlighted a shift towards geographical diversification in labor migration and new measures to support labor migrants.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
The rise of labor migration in Russia has fueled xenophobia, impacting migrant workers' mental health and safety as they face discriminatory practices and public scrutiny. Researcher Natalia Zotova sheds light on the challenges faced by Central Asian migrants in Russia and emphasizes the need to combat xenophobia for a more inclusive society.
in Society / Tajikistan,
President of Tajikistan emphasizes the need for job creation to reduce labor migration and provide employment opportunities within the country.
in Politics / Tajikistan,
President of Uzbekistan signed a decree to support labor migrants by transforming the Agency for External Labor Migration and providing compensations for various expenses starting from June 1, 2024.
in Society / Uzbekistan,
The Uzbek government will provide compensation to labor migrants for visa processing, language exams, and plane tickets in an effort to support and protect their rights.
in Politics / Turkmenistan,
President Mirziyoyev expresses concerns about the complex international situation and highlights the importance of strengthening Uzbekistan's economy amidst challenges.
in Politics / Uzbekistan,
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev introduces measures to ease access to the external labor market for Uzbek citizens and provide support for returning labor migrants, including setting up language learning centers and offering financial assistance.
in Society / Uzbekistan,
Requests for labor from Tajikistan remain steady amid concerns of interethnic hostility, hindering cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan.
in Economy / Tajikistan,
President of Tajikistan establishes immigration quotas to attract foreign labor for economic development in 2024.
in Economy / Tajikistan,
The Ministry of Labor in Russia proposed appointing the state company "Work in Russia" as the operator for recruiting labor migrants, aiming to regulate the process through agreements with employers.
in Politics / Tajikistan,