At the briefing, Nigora Isroilova, a department head at the Migration Agency, explained the process and associated expenses:

"In 2024, the Migration Agency facilitated the return of 483 deceased citizens to Uzbekistan. The costs are fully covered by the state and vary depending on the country of origin. For instance, repatriation from Russia can cost up to $1,000, from the United Kingdom $4,000–$5,000, and from countries like Japan or South Korea up to $9,000.

It does not matter through which channel the deceased traveled abroad. If the individual is an Uzbek citizen and a request is made, the body will be returned to the homeland."

Reportedly, of the 483 bodies repatriated last year, 474 came from Russia, 5 from Türkiye, and 4 each from South Korea and Kazakhstan.