First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev told at a briefing about labor migration, creation of jobs in Kyrgyzstan, and the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission with Russia.
Labor migration and new requirements in Russia
He commented on changes in Russia’s migration legislation, particularly the requirements for employment contracts, the one-year limit on contract duration (with the possibility of extension), and sanctions for unregistered individuals.
The official expressed understanding in connection with the current situation in the world and Russia. On the other hand, he described the new requirements as a «barrier» for labor migrants from allied countries and announced his intention to raise the issue at the EAEU platform, since it requires a political solution.
Daniyar Amangeldiev noted that the number of labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia is decreasing from year to year, which is due to the growth of the domestic economy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the creation of favorable conditions for employment.
Creation of jobs in Kyrgyzstan
The main task of the Cabinet of Ministers, according to Daniyar Amangeldiev, is to create conditions and new jobs for citizens of Kyrgyzstan. In 2025, a support program for at least 100 industrial enterprises will be launched. The action plan includes 146 new facilities.
- Regions. Almost all new enterprises are located in the regions (37 — in Chui region, about 20 — in Osh region, the rest are in other regions).
- Jobs. This year, it is planned to create about 19,000 new jobs at the enterprises included in the support program alone. At least 19,800 jobs were created in 2024.
- Overall forecast. Taking into account enterprises not included in the program, the total number of new jobs in the country this year could be 50,000-60,000 (in 2024 — about 80,000, including the self-employed).
- Labor shortage. The minister noted that today there is already a labor shortage in the regions of Kyrgyzstan.
