Russia and Afghanistan Begin Expert-Level Talks on Afghan Migrant Labor

Special Representative for Afghanistan, Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Zamir Kabulov announced on March 27 that Moscow and Kabul are discussing the possibility of attracting Afghan migrants to work in Russia.

Kabulov stated that the parties are negotiating at an expert level.

“No specific agreements have been reached yet,” he said, “although specialized contacts on this issue are being carried out.”

He also emphasized that Russia relies on current migration legislation and economic needs in the negotiations.