A government official emphasized that a memorandum was signed between Tajikistan and Belgium in 2022, which is currently undergoing the necessary internal procedures. According to this agreement, citizens of Tajikistan will be able to find employment in the Benelux countries — Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The most in-demand sectors for the employment of foreign workers include agriculture, construction, social services, and medicine.
The minister also noted that negotiations are underway with Japan, where a mechanism for the employment of migrants with "specialized qualifications" is being developed. As part of this initiative, the Tajik agency has already prepared a draft agreement with several Japanese employers. As a result of this work, 10 citizens of Tajikistan have already found jobs in Japan.
At the same time, Tajik authorities are actively seeking other opportunities. More than 500 compatriots have already found jobs in Qatar, added Kholmakhamadzoda. She also emphasized cooperation with South Korea, which provided 800 quotas for labor migrants from Tajikistan last year. After undergoing professional training and passing an exam in the Korean language, 21 people were employed through a special portal, and another 12 migrants are preparing to leave.
In addition, Tajikistan has signed agreements on labor migration with several other countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom.
The head of the Ministry of Labor added that new jobs are also being created in the republic. In 2022, 280,000 vacancies were opened, although only a few of them are permanent. Most of the offers relate to temporary or seasonal employment.
According to Kholmakhamadzoda, there is a growing demand for labor in sectors such as industry, construction, and tourism.
The minister noted that local companies are offering jobs with competitive salaries comparable to those abroad.
She also reported that in 2025, the implementation of the State Program for Employment Promotion reached 113%, and 148,000 people used the services of labor authorities.
Despite this, Russia remains the main destination for labor migrants from Tajikistan. According to the data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, from January to September of last year, 1.2 million citizens of Tajikistan entered the country, although this figure has decreased compared to previous years.
Experts assert that migrants make a significant contribution to the economy of their home country. In the first nine months of this year, remittances from abroad to Tajikistan increased by 50%. It is expected that in 2024, such remittances will account for 45.4% of the country's gross domestic product, which is the highest figure in the world in relative terms.
The authorities also recognize the impact of workers abroad. The chairman of the Local Development Committee, Kamolidin Muminzoda, reported that last year, with the funds of migrants and other citizens living abroad, 288 facilities were built in Tajikistan for more than 188 million somoni (over 20 million dollars). Among them are sports grounds, kindergartens, schools, canteens, hotels, and industrial enterprises. Additionally, these funds were used for repair work on roads and other infrastructure facilities.
