Mirziyoyev instructs to pursue recognition of foreign work experience when assigning pensions

According to the head of state, Uzbekistanis legally work in more than 40 countries and in many cases, in addition to taxes, make pension contributions there. However, the question of how to take into account foreign work experience in Uzbekistan and pay a pension for it is often still unresolved. "What worries me the most is the issue that no one is resolving," Mirziyoyev said, adding that the work experience of returning migrants should be counted when assigning pensions.

In 2026, Uzbekistan concluded bilateral agreements with Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, under which work experience and pension rights are recognized. Now the president has instructed to conduct negotiations with Germany, Japan, South Korea, Russia, as well as with the Baltic and Balkan countries. Jamshid Kuchkarov, who heads the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Labor Minister Botir Zakhidov, and other responsible officials will be in charge of this; they must report on specific results by the end of the year.

As Nuz.uz writes, the agreement with Kyrgyzstan on state social insurance and pension provision was signed on July 30, 2026. It provides that the insurance experience accumulated in both countries can be summarized when determining the right to a pension, and each party will appoint and pay it according to its legislation, regardless of where the recipient lives. The Kyrgyz government approved the conclusion of the document and submitted it to parliament. The agreement will come into force after ratification in both countries.