The authorities of Tajikistan have stepped up efforts to diversify labor migration destinations by expanding cooperation with a number of European and Asian countries. This was announced by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. Soleha Kholmuhammadzoda, at a news conference held on February 3 to summarize the ministry’s performance in 2025.
According to the minister, a memorandum of cooperation was signed in November 2025 between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, and relevant institutions of the Kingdom of Belgium. The document is currently undergoing internal approval procedures.
The memorandum reportedly provides for employment opportunities for Tajik citizens in the Benelux countries — Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg — in such sectors as agriculture, construction, social services, and healthcare.
At the same time, efforts are underway to expand labor migration to Japan. Within the framework of a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese side, the Ministry of Labor established a working group and developed a mechanism for employing foreign nationals under the status of “Specified Skilled Worker.” The relevant documents have been submitted to the Embassy of Tajikistan in Japan for publication on the website of the Japan International Training Cooperation Organization (JITCO).
In addition, the State Institution “Agency for Overseas Employment” has prepared a draft agreement with Japanese employers. As a result of these arrangements, 10 citizens of Tajikistan have already secured jobs in Japan.
Cooperation with countries in the Middle East and East Asia is also continuing. Through collaboration with employers in the State of Qatar, more than 500 Tajik citizens have been employed with the assistance of the ministry’s specialized agencies.
The minister also highlighted the development of partnerships with the Republic of Korea. In 2025, the Korean side allocated 800 quotas for labor migrants from Tajikistan. Following vocational training and successful completion of the EPS-TOPIK exam, 21 candidates were employed through the Korean job portal, while documentation is currently being processed for another 12 individuals.
In conclusion, Ms. Kholmuhammadzoda noted that Tajikistan also has labor migration agreements in place with the United Kingdom, Germany, and several other countries.
