Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister, Jeenbek Kulubaev, has announced that his country has rejected a proposal from a European nation to accept Afghan and African migrants in exchange for creating job opportunities for Kyrgyz citizens.
According to Kyrgyz media reports, Kulubaev made the statement on Tuesday, October 12, during a meeting of the country's parliamentary committee on international relations, defense, security, and migration. He did not disclose the name of the European country that made the offer.
The Kyrgyz Foreign Minister emphasized that the terms proposed by the European country for a labor agreement were "unacceptable" for Bishkek. He added that the Kyrgyz government is not willing to negotiate on the matter and considers the case closed.
The official also explained that while the government is not opposed to its citizens working aoad, it has reduced state programs aimed at facilitating overseas employment due to a domestic labor shortage. This indicates a shift in Kyrgyzstan's economic and labor market priorities.
Kyrgyzstan's decision comes as many European countries are seeking solutions to manage the influx of migrants from countries like Afghanistan. Some of these solutions include striking deals with third countries to host migrants.
The rejection of this offer by Kyrgyzstan shows that Central Asian countries are also adopting cautious policies regarding the acceptance of migrants from crisis-ridden regions, prioritizing their own national interests and domestic conditions.
Source: Kyrgyz media
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