On 15 January 2026, a meeting was held between the leadership of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Viktor Lutenko.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation in the fields of digital technologies and innovation, the improvement of migration management systems, as well as the enhancement of the accessibility and quality of public services for citizens.
At the same time, the parties discussed issues related to strengthening cooperation with the diasporas of the Republic of Tajikistan abroad, effectively leveraging their intellectual and professional potential, as well as attracting highly qualified specialists working and operating overseas to support the development of the innovation and digital technology sector. In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the need to develop modern digital mechanisms to ensure sustainable and continuous communication with diasporas and to create favorable conditions for their active participation in the development of the country’s digital economy.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further expand bilateral cooperation in the area of digitalization and the implementation of joint projects, as well as to widely apply advanced international experience in order to improve public service delivery and provide comprehensive support to citizens, including labor migrants.