Serbian Minister of Labor, Employment, Veterans' Affairs and Social Policy Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski has described the labor mobility and migration agreement signed with Uzbekistan as a "historic."
According to the minister, Serbia had never signed such an agreement with any other country before. She said the fact that this marks the first partnership of its kind reflects both sides' intention to build a broader strategic relationship.
The deal provides systemic guarantees for the labor rights of Uzbek citizens traveling to Serbia for work.
Đurđević Stamenkovski said that under the agreement, Uzbeks working in Serbia will have equal rights with local workers.
This is expected to help organize labor migration through orderly, legally grounded mechanisms, protect workers' rights, and meet the workforce needs of Serbian employers.
The minister also shared figures on wages in Serbia's labor market. According to her, the minimum monthly wage is expected to reach 600 euros starting in early 2027 and climb to 650 euros by year's end.
At the same time, demand for labor in Serbia is projected to keep rising in the coming years. One driver behind this, she said, is the country's role as host of the Expo exhibition — projects tied to preparing for and running the major international event are expected to boost demand for skilled, hardworking labor.
Migration Agency in talks with Serbian employers
Work has also begun on putting the agreement into practice. The Migration Agency is holding direct talks with Serbian enterprises that need workers.
The goal is to set up organized, legal mechanisms for connecting Uzbek nationals with job openings in Serbia.
The minister noted that, for now, this is the only labor mobility and migration agreement Serbia has signed with any country.
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