Uzbek citizens may receive a patent for labor activity in Russia prior to departing

The delegation of the Uzbek Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations paid a working visit to the Russian Federation, during which they discussed several important issues with their counterparts, the press service of the Uzbek Ministry reports.

At the meeting, the sides considered the creation of a multifunctional migration center of the Russian Federation in Uzbekistan. Besides, they studied the establishment of services for issuing permits (patents) to Uzbek citizens for labor activities in Russia.

The parties agreed that this decision will have a positive impact on reducing the flow of illegal and irregular migration. It will enable labor migrants to enter into legal labor relations with employers, to ensure that their social and legal protection is provided before they depart for Russia. 

At the end of the talks, the sides decided to hold the first meeting of the operational group on reaching the existing agreements on December 20, 2018 in Tashkent.