Demand for Afghan specialists in Russia is increasing — a new era

During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, important agreements were announced regarding new labor relations between Russia and Afghanistan. According to Rustam Khabibullin, head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, as a result of the negotiations, the number of Afghan workers employed at Russian construction sites is expected to increase significantly in the near future. If currently about 100 Afghan specialists are working in Russia, soon this number may reach a thousand.

According to Khabibullin, highly qualified Afghan personnel in various fields will be sent to Russian regions — from stonemasons, welders, electricians, painters to workers in farming, crop production, animal husbandry, and veterinary medicine. Permits for work in Chechnya, Dagestan, and Krasnodar Krai have already been prepared. This means Afghanistan's contribution to meeting labor market demand in Russia will increase.

Of particular note is that part of the Afghan labor groups being formed for the construction sector are planned to be involved in cleaning up and restoration work in territories of Ukraine that have come under Russian control. There, they will participate in removing debris, rebuilding infrastructure, and constructing new facilities.

In recent years, close dialogue and practical cooperation have gradually been established between Moscow and the Taliban movement, which has come to power in Afghanistan. Since 2022, contacts have become even more active, even though the Taliban was officially on Russia's list of terrorist organizations. This year, the Supreme Court of Russia, at the request of Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, removed the Taliban from the blacklist. At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its intention to establish trade, economic, infrastructure, transport, and other relations with the Afghan authorities.

There is also much news in the field of trade. Recently, Taliban officials proposed an initiative to abandon the dollar in mutual trade and use national currencies. This step serves to simplify and make the financial relations between the two countries more independent. In addition, Russian companies are showing interest in developing Afghanistan's infrastructure. For example, the "NTC Protey" company has begun installing 4G mobile communication equipment in various regions of Afghanistan.

In the future, Afghan farmers, agrarian, and veterinary specialists will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience in Russia. This process will further strengthen trust and partnership ties between the two countries.

In conclusion, it can be said that the need for Afghan specialists in Russia is increasing, and this opens new prospects not only for the economies of the two countries but also for regional stability and infrastructure potential. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!