As part of new cooperation, last year Tajikistan signed a memorandum with Belgium, which is currently undergoing internal procedures. This document will open up employment opportunities for Tajik citizens in the Benelux countries, such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The main sectors where demand for foreign workers is expected include agriculture, construction, social services, and healthcare.
Additionally, the minister noted that negotiations with Japan are ongoing to develop a mechanism for the employment of migrants with "special qualifications." As part of this initiative, the Tajik agency has prepared a draft agreement with several Japanese employers, which has already allowed 10 citizens of Tajikistan to find jobs in Japan.
Tajik authorities are also actively seeking new employment directions. In particular, more than 500 citizens have already found jobs in Qatar, as added by Kholmakhamadzoda. Special attention is being paid to partnerships with South Korea, which offered 800 quotas for Tajik citizens last year. After undergoing professional training and testing for knowledge of the Korean language, 21 people secured jobs through a specialized portal, while another 12 migrants are preparing to go abroad.
Tajikistan has also signed labor migration agreements with other countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom.
At the same time, as emphasized by the minister, new jobs are being created in the country. Last year, 280,000 vacancies were opened, but only about 25% of them are permanent, while the rest are temporary or seasonal.
Kholmakhamadzoda also noted the growing demand for labor in sectors such as industry, construction, and tourism. "Today, local companies offer jobs with competitive salaries," the minister added.
She reported that in 2025, the implementation of the State Program for Employment Promotion reached 113%, with 148,000 people having used the services of labor authorities.
However, the main destination for Tajik migrants remains Russia. According to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, 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.
Migrants have a significant impact on the economy of Tajikistan. It is estimated that in the first nine months of 2023, remittances from abroad increased by 50%. In 2024, such remittances accounted for 45.4% of the country's gross domestic product, which is the highest relative figure in the world.
Authorities recognize the importance of migrants for the economy. For example, the chairman of the Local Development Committee, Kamolidin Muminzoda, reported that last year, 288 facilities were built with funds from migrants and compatriots living abroad, totaling over 188 million somoni (more than 20 million USD). Among the constructed facilities are sports grounds, kindergartens, schools, canteens, hotels, and industrial enterprises. These funds were also spent on road repairs and infrastructure projects.
