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Russian authorities have ruled out the possibility of mass recruitment of Afghan migrant workers at this stage. This was stated by Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan, to RIA Novosti, according to Fergana.ru.
The diplomat noted the existence of serious risks in the event of a poorly controlled flow; among the migrants there could be “a wide variety of elements, including destructive ones.”
"We need a filter and regulation. We can't open our doors wide—the law prohibits it—to the economy to masses of people we ourselves aren't sure we can control. There's no guarantee or effective mechanism in place right now," Kabulov emphasized.
The presidential special representative added that such hiring is possible in the future, but currently there are no prospects. The current quota for Afghan workers is approximately 80 people per year.
Earlier, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Russia, Hassan Gul Hassan, stated that Kabul was discussing with Moscow the possibility of engaging citizens in agricultural work. The diplomat mentioned talks with the leadership of Tatarstan and hoped for expanded cooperation. However, no specific agreements were reached between the parties. Dialogue on this issue is ongoing, but remains preliminary.
Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021, hundreds of thousands of Afghans began seeking work abroad. High unemployment within the country is forcing the population to seek employment opportunities abroad. Meanwhile, many destination countries have tightened migration regulations, citing security concerns and the lack of formal employment contracts.
