Armenia
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Ministry of Internal affairs will be established
Armenian
New system of work permit for foreigners will be applied from January 2020 in Armenia
Armenian
Return and reintegration forum 10th meeting took place
English
The third stage of provision of accommodation for the refugees from Azerbaijan was launched
Armenian
Migration issues and challenges
138 thousand Armenians left Armenia during the last 6 months, out of which 80 000 Armenians left forever
Russian
Employments is not the only reason for migration - the expert regarding labour migration from Armenia
Russian
Mobility
To Europe without visa. When will visa free regime become reality?
Armenian
Internally Displaced Persons
As of June 1, the number of displaced Artsakh families in Armenia is 5,526
Armenian
Azerbaijan
EU Cooperation
Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with head of the EU Delegation
English
President of European Council Charles Michel arrived in Azerbaijan
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Bilateral relations were discussed between SMS and Embassy of Germany
English
Оpening ceremony of the SMS Training Center
English
Other
Amendments were made to the Temporary Rules on the organization of flights and air transportation of passengers in the Republic of Azerbaijan
English
Azerbaijan extends special quarantine regime until September 1
English
Defence Ministry: The Armenian side does not comply with the ceasefire requirements
English
State migration Service launched
English
Staying periods for the foreigners is extended
English
Georgia
EU Cooperation
Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi visits Georgia to promote new Economic and Investment Plan
English
European Council President: Judicial reform necessary for disbursement of EU macro-financial assistance to Georgia
English
President of the European Council Charles Michel visits Georgia and participates in Batumi International Conference
English
The EU and Georgia have held the 14th round of their annual Human Rights Dialogue
English
Three EU Foreign Ministers visit Georgia as part of visit to the South Caucasus
English
Mobility
Bulgaria closes borders to Georgia starting July 26 as Covid-19 cases surge in Georgia
English
Israel to cut Georgia from ‘safe country’ list as Covid-19 numbers soar
English
Remittances
June 2021: money transfers to Georgia up 19.3%
English
Other
Int’l community criticises ruling party’s withdrawal from EU-mediated agreement
English
The 17th Batumi International Conference - Enduring Power of Attraction - When the EU Makes Difference has been officially launched
English
Central Asia and Afghanistan (region-wide news)
EU Cooperation
Central Asia and Afghanistan: EU, Central Asian states and Afghanistan hold annual political and security dialogue
English
Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and the European Union confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation in supporting the peace process in Afghanistan
English
The European Union: a reliable partner for sustainable connectivity in Central and South Asia
English
IOs dealing with Migration
New EU guidance helps companies to combat forced labour in supply chains
English
Migration issues and challenges
As Taliban Advances, Europe Fears an Afghan Migration Crisis
English
Border Management
Border closure deepens isolation of Tajikistan’s Pamir highlands
English
Central Asia Watches Situation In Northern Afghanistan With Growing Concern
English
Experts: Strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border is of interest for all CSTO members
English
Led Afghan Spillover Into Central Asia
English
Majlis Podcast: The Changing Situation For Central Asia And Afghanistan
English
Kazakhstan
EU Cooperation
Central Asia and Afghanistan: EU, Central Asian states and Afghanistan hold annual political and security dialogue
English
Second cohort of Afghan women arrived in Kazakhstan as part of EU-funded educational project
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Almost 10 thousand Kazakhstanis left the country in five months of 2021...
English
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM Central Asia Regional Response Report, Issue 6, 01/07/2021
Kyrgyzstan
EU Cooperation
Border Management Programme in Central Asia and Afghanistan launches its 10th phase
English
Central Asia and Afghanistan: EU, Central Asian states and Afghanistan hold annual political and security dialogue
Russian
Research institutes
Peacebuilding and Border Issues in Central Asia. An Interview
English
Migration issues and challenges
A flight of Afghanistan's Pamir Kyrgyz
English
Ethnic Kyrgyz refugees head back to Afghanistan
English
Ethnic Kyrgyz-refugees from Afghanistan should be transported to Kyrgyzstan
English
Kyrgyzstan plans to evacuate Afghan Kyrgyz fled from Taliban
English
Border Management
Boundless conflict: why Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have been unable to divide disputed territories for decades
Russian
Explaining the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Clash: Hypotheses in Search of Corroboration
English
Firefight at Kyrgyz-Tajik border: One Kyrgyz border guard killed and injured on both sides reported
Russian
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan describe another 40 kilometres of border
Russian
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed another border protocol
Russian
Other
Border at the Batken region today. What was rebuilt in 2.5 months
Russian
Moldova
EU Cooperation
“Latvian“ appointments for Moldova from EU and World Bank
English
Moldova can count on new EU assistance as part of a plan for further cooperation with 6 EaP countries
English
Moldovans to be permitted non-essential travel in EU
English
IOs dealing with Migration
GIZ program mission presented assistance framework for Moldova for 2022-2026
English
Migration issues and challenges
Resident population of Moldova has decreased by more than 10% over 8 years.
English
Labour migration
Moldovan citizens working in agriculture sector in Germany to have same rights as local employees
English
Trafficking in Human Beings
Moldova remains in Tier 2 ranking on combating human trafficking
English
Diaspora
Diaspora can contribute to the sustainable development of Moldova
English
Other
Early Parliamentary Elections Held In Moldova
English
Russia
State Bodies dealing with Migration
The Ministry of Internal Affairs explained the decision of Russia to discontinue temporary residence permits
Russian
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed to cancel the temporary residence permit for foreigners
Russian
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed to introduce a law enforcement regime of controlled stay for migrants
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
Al Araby (UK): xenophobia in Russia
Migrant union evaluated the proposal to cancel temporary residence permits
Migrants in Russia might be obliged to receive a single document with an electronic carrier
Putin calls cybercrimes, illegal migration common challenges for Europe
Russia Proposes Foreigner Residence Permit Overhaul
Labour migration
In Russia, the number of migrants with work permits increased by a quarter in six months
Russian
Rosstat: In January-April 2021, the increase in labour migrants from Armenia to the Russian Federation amounted to 9602 people
Russian
The first batch of Uzbek builders flew to the Vostochny cosmodrome
Russian
Other
Internal migration in Russia is declining
Russian
Migrant Federation criticized the way to raise salaries in Russia
Russian
QR codes for foreigners to enter cafes, and vaccination for migrants in Moscow – what’s going on?
English
Russia called on to expel migrants participating in mass fights
Russian
Russia holds meeting of prosecutors general of CIS member-states
Russian
Russia records lowest number of migrants in 10 years, RANEPA says
English
The Kremlin said that they see no problems in the Russian Federation in the migration sphere
Russian
The state will not be able to fill the the
Russian
When the weak become weapons: Are refugees fleeing bloody Middle East fighting really part of Russian plan to destabilize Europe?
English
Tajikistan
EU Cooperation
Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the Central and South Asia Regional Connectivity Conference
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan agree to demarcate 40 km of border
English
Border Management
Experts: strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border in the interests of all CSTO members
Russian
Experts: Strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border is of interest for all CSTO members
English
Russian Tanks Deploy Near Tajik-Afghan Border Ahead Of Drills
English
Tajik Border Guard Wounded In Latest Shoot-Out Along Border With Kyrgyzstan
English
Tajikistan Holds Massive Combat-Readiness Check Amid Rising Instability In Neighbouring Afghanistan
English
Irregular migration
Tajikistan Says It's Ready To Shelter Up To 100,000 Refugees From Afghanistan
English
Turkmenistan
EU Cooperation
EU-Turkmenistan: Annual meeting of the Human Rights Dialogue
English
Border Management
Turkmenistan Continues Military Build-up Near Border Amid Deteriorating Afghan Security
English
Turkmenistan Sending Heavy Weaponry, Aircraft To Afghan Border Amid Deteriorating Security
English
Turkmenistan: As Taliban arrives at the gates, diplomats and army scramble
English
Other
Turkmenistan Faces 'Shocking Population Decline' As Exodus Continues
English
Ukraine
EU Cooperation
EUBAM Advisory Board welcomes the continuous and fruitful cooperation between the Mission and its Partner Services
English
Ukraine to donate barbed wire to Lithuania to protect its border with Belarus
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
E-residency for tech specialists to bring Ukraine $1.5 million annually
English
The Migration Service and the State Labour Service of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership
Ukrainian
Ukraine introducing collection of biometric data of foreigners, stateless persons to obtain entry visas
English
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on countering dual citizenship of officials
English
IOs dealing with Migration
The SMS hosted a meeting with the newly appointed UNHCR representative in Ukraine
Ukrainian
Mobility
Kuleba signs visa waiver agreement between Ukraine and Peru
English
Ukraine, China presidents agree to conclude visa waiver agreement
English
Labour migration
Ambassador Deshchytsia: Some 1.5 mln Ukrainians working in Poland
English
Czech economy would stop functioning without Ukrainians - Perebyinis
English
Finland expects more than 500 seasonal workers from Ukraine to pick wild berries
English
Liubchenko: Ukraine leads in Europe in terms of number of people working abroad
English
Up to five million Ukrainians work abroad – Institute for Demography
English
Trafficking in Human Beings
Government approves concept of program to combat trafficking in human beings
English
Human trafficking: Ukraine police investigate 130 incidents since year-start
English
Other
Baby-selling scheme, exposed: Foreign customers offering US$60,000 per child
English
Uzbekistan
EU Cooperation
Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and the European Union confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation in supporting the peace process in Afghanistan
English
President of Uzbekistan received High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
English
Ready4Trade Central Asia recaps progress in Uzbekistan
English
Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the Central and South Asia Regional Connectivity Conference
English
The European Union: a reliable partner for sustainable connectivity in Central and South Asia
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Uzbekistan will cover the costs of its labour migrants for visas and air travel
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
Over 22 thousand Uzbek migrants went to work in Russia since early 2021
Russian
The number of people who left abroad for permanent residence has increased significantly
Russian
Border Management
Russia and Uzbekistan will begin exercises on the border with Afghanistan
Russian
Other
Joint Statement of the C5+1 on the International Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities”
English
Uzbekistan Conference Attracts Global Interest in Central Asia
English
