MoU Between Kuwait and Tajikistan to Exchange Labor in the Private Sector
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Kuwait and Tajikistan sign MoU to exchange labor in the private sector and protect them
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Official Gazette, “Kuwait Today,” published in its issue released today, Decree No. 176 of 2026, approving a memorandum of understanding between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of Tajikistan on the exchange of labor in the private sector.
According to Article 1, the memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation ties in the field of labor and recruitment, develop the workforce, and emphasize the importance of protecting expatriate workers in the private sector in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in both countries.
The memorandum stipulates that both parties shall facilitate the movement and recruitment of labor between the two countries, and that the terms of employment, as well as the rights and obligations of employers and workers, shall be determined in the employment contract in accordance with the legislation of the host country.
In the event of a dispute between an employer and a worker, both parties shall seek to resolve it amicably in accordance with the laws and regulations of the host country; if this proves impossible, recourse shall be had to the judicial authorities.
Workers from both countries are also permitted to transfer funds received to their country of permanent residence in accordance with applicable laws.
