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Executive branch Turkmenistan, in 33 editions.
The entry for Turkmenistan published Executive branch in 33 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
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Published as “Executive branch” (1992 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- two deputy prime ministers,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since 21 June 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister (vacant), Deputy Prime Ministers V. G. OCHERTSOV and Atta CHARYYEV (since NA 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA June 1997); results - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed)
- Majlis:
- last held 7 January 1990 (next to be held NA 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (175 total) elections not officially by party, but Communist Party members won nearly 90% of seats
president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since 21 June 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister (vacant), Deputy Prime Ministers V. G. OCHERTSOV and Atta
CHARYYEV (since NA 1991)
President:
last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA June 1997); results - Saparmurad
NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed)
Majlis:
last held 7 January 1990 (next to be held NA 1995); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (175 total) elections not officially by party, but
Communist Party members won nearly 90% of seats
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA June 1997); results - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed)
- Majlis:
- last held 7 January 1990 (next to be held NA 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (175 total) elections not officially by party, but Communist Party members won nearly 90% of seats;
- note - seats to be reduced to 50 at next election
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- nine deputy prime ministers,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since NA October 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister (vacant);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Valery G. OCHERTSOV, Orazgeldi AYDOGDYEV, Yagmur OVEZOV, Jourakuli BABAKULIYEV, Matkarim RAJAPOV, Rejep SAPAROV, Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA);
- Chairman of the People's Council Sakhat MURADOV (since NA)
president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, Council of MinistersPresident:
Chief of State:
President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since 21 June 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister (vacant), Deputy Prime Ministers V. G. OCHERTSOV and Atta
CHARYYEV (since NA 1991)
last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA June 1997); results - Saparmurad
NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed)
Majlis:
last held 7 January 1990 (next to be held NA 1995); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (175 total) elections not officially by party, but
Communist Party members won nearly 90% of seats; note - seats to be reduced
to 50 at next election
president, prime minister, nine deputy prime ministers, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since NA October 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister (vacant); Deputy Prime Ministers Valery G. OCHERTSOV,
Orazgeldi AYDOGDYEV, Yagmur OVEZOV, Jourakuli BABAKULIYEV, Matkarim RAJAPOV,
Rejep SAPAROV, Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA); Chairman of the People's
Council Sakhat MURADOV (since NA)
The entry for Turkmenistan did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since NA October 1990);
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002);
- results - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed);
- note - a 15 January 1994 referendum extended NIYAZOV's term an additional five years until 2002 (99.99% approval)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (vacant);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Orazgeldi AYDOGDIYEV (since NA),
- Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA),
- Khekim ISHANOV (since NA),
- Valeriy OTCHERTSOV (since NA),
- Yagmur OVEZOV (since NA),
- Matkarim RAJAPOV (since NA),
- Abad RIZAYEVA (since NA),
- Rejep SAPAROV (since NA),
- Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA),
- Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Saparmurad NIYAZOV (since NA October 1990);
election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002); results -
Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed); note - a 15 January 1994
referendum extended NIYAZOV's term an additional five years until 2002
(99.99% approval)
head of government: Prime Minister (vacant); Deputy Prime Ministers
Orazgeldi AYDOGDIYEV (since NA), Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA), Khekim
ISHANOV (since NA), Valeriy OTCHERTSOV (since NA), Yagmur OVEZOV
(since NA), Matkarim RAJAPOV (since NA), Abad RIZAYEVA (since NA),
Rejep SAPAROV (since NA), Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA), Batyr
SARJAYEV (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
- chief of state:
- President Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occured) was elected to a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002);
- results - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5% (ran unopposed);
- note - a 15 January 1994 referendum extended NIYAZOV's term an additional five years until 2002 (99.99% approval)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (vacant);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA),
- Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA),
- Hekim ISHANOV (since NA),
- Valeriy OTCHERTSOV (since NA),
- Yagmur OVEZOV (since NA),
- Matkarim RAJAPOV (since NA),
- Pirkuly ODEYEV (since NA),
- Rejep SAPAROV (since NA),
- Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA),
- Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA),
- Amannazar ILAMANOV (since NA),
- Ilaman SHYKHYYEV (since NA) were appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently on 26 October 1995 at the annual elders meeting, to be "president for life," but that would require an amendment to the constitution
chief of state: President Saparmurad Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since NA 27 October 1990); 1990,
when the first direct presidential election occured) was elected to
a five-year term by universal suffrage; election last held 21 June
1992 (next to be held NA 2002); results -
(ran unopposed); note - a 15 January 1994
NIYAZOV's term an additional five years until 2002
head of government: Prime Minister (vacant); Deputy Prime MinistersOrazgeldi AYDOGDIYEV Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA), Khekim Hekim
ISHANOV (since NA), Valeriy OTCHERTSOV (since NA), Yagmur OVEZOV
(since NA), Matkarim RAJAPOV (since NA), Abad RIZAYEVA Pirkuly ODEYEV (since NA),
Rejep SAPAROV (since NA), Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA), Batyr
SARJAYEV (since NA), Amannazar ILAMANOV (since NA), Ilaman SHYKHYYEV
(since NA) were appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently
on 26 October 1995 at the annual elders meeting, to be "president
for life," but that would require an amendment to the constitution
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA), Dadebaya ANNAGELDIYEV (since NA), Orazgeldy AYDOGDYYEV (since NA), Hudaayguly HALYKOV (since NA), Aleksandr DADONOV (since NA), Pirkuly ODEYEV (since NA), Rejep SAPAROV (since NA), Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA), Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA), Ilaman SHYKHYYEV (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently on 26 October 1995 at the annual elders meeting, to be "president for life," but he has declined, saying the status would require an amendment to the constitution
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002; note - extension of President NIYAZOV's term for an additional five years overwhelmingly approved - 99.9% of total vote in favor - by national referendum held 15 January 1994);
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurad NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers
Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990,
presidential election occured) was elected to occurred); note - the president is both thea five-year term by universal suffrage; election last held 21 June chief of state and head of government1992 (next to be held NA 2002); results - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5% head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers(ran unopposed); Saparmurat NIYAZOV; note - a 15 January 1994 referendum extended the president is both the chief of state
NIYAZOV's term an additional five years until 2002 (99.99% approval)
and head of government: Prime Minister (vacant); government; Deputy Prime Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers
Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA), Hekim DadebayaISHANOV ANNAGELDIYEV (since NA), Valeriy OTCHERTSOV Orazgeldy AYDOGDYYEV (since NA), Yagmur OVEZOV Hudaayguly
HALYKOV (since NA), Matkarim RAJAPOV Aleksandr DADONOV (since NA), Pirkuly ODEYEV
(since NA),Batyr
Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA), Amannazar ILAMANOV (since NA), Ilaman SHYKHYYEVwere appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently
26 October 1995 at the annual elders meeting, to be "president
life," but that he has declined, saying the status would require an
amendment to the constitution
elections : president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002; note -
extension of President NIYAZOV's term for an additional five years
overwhelmingly approved - 99.9% of total vote in favor - by national
referendum held 15 January 1994); deputy chairmen of the cabinet of
ministers are appointed by the president
election results: Saparmurad NIYAZOV elected president without
opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5%
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV;
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Orazgeldy AYDOGDIYEV (since NA 1992), Hudaayguly HALYKOV (since NA 1996), Rejep SAPAROV (since NA 1992), Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA 1993), Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA 1993), Ilaman SHIKHIYEV (since NA 1995), Yolly GURBANMURADOV (since NA 1997), Saparmurat NURIYEV (since NA 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently on 26 October 1995 at the annual elders meeting, to be "president for life," but he has declined, saying the status would require an amendment to the constitution
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002; note-extension of President NIYAZOV's term for an additional five years overwhelmingly approved-99.9% of total vote in favor-by national referendum held 15 January 1994);
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote-Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers
Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct
presidential election occurred); note - the note-the president is both the
of state and head of government
head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers
Saparmurat NIYAZOV; note - the note-the president is both the chief of state
head of government; Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers
Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Babamurad BAZAROV (since NA), Dadebaya Orazgeldy
ANNAGELDIYEV (since NA),AYDOGDYYEV AYDOGDIYEV (since NA), Hudaayguly NA 1992),
Hudaayguly HALYKOV (since NA), Aleksandr DADONOV (since NA), Pirkuly ODEYEV NA 1996), Rejep SAPAROV (since
(since NA),NA), NA 1992),
Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA),NA 1993), Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA), NA 1993),
Ilaman SHYKHYYEV SHIKHIYEV (since NA) NA 1995), Yolly GURBANMURADOV (since NA 1997),
Saparmurat NURIYEV (since NA 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently on
26 October 1995 at the annual elders meeting, to be "president for
life," but he has declined, saying the status would require an
amendment to the constitutionelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002; note -extension note-extension of President NIYAZOV's term for an additional five years
years overwhelmingly approved - 99.9% approved-99.9% of total vote in favor - by favor-by national
referendum held 15 January 1994); deputy chairmen of the cabinet of
ministers are appointed by the president
election results: Saparmurad Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without
opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurad vote-Saparmurad NIYAZOV 99.5%
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Orazgeldy AYDOGDIYEV (since NA 1992), Hudaayguly HALYKOV (since NA 1996), Rejep SAPAROV (since NA 1992), Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA 1993), Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA 1993), Ilaman SHIKHIYEV (since NA 1995), Yolly GURBANMURADOV (since NA 1997), Saparmurat NURIYEV (since NA 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently on 21 December 1998 at the Second Congress of the Democratic Party, to be "president for life," but he has declined, saying the status would require an amendment to the constitution
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002; note--extension of President NIYAZOV's term for an additional five years overwhelmingly approved by national referendum held 15 January 1994);
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote--Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers
Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct
presidential election occurred); note-the note--the president is both the chief
chief of state and head of government
head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers
Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV; note-the NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first
direct presidential election occurred); note--the president is both
the chief of state and
Cabinet of Ministers
AYDOGDIYEV (since NA 1992),
Rejep SAPAROV (since NA 1992),
Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA 1993),
Yolly GURBANMURADOV (since NA 1997),
1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recently on26 October 1995 on 21 December 1998 at the annual elders meeting, Second Congress of the Democratic Party,
to be "president for
would require an
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA 2002;note-extension note--extension of President NIYAZOV's term for an additional five
years overwhelmingly approved-99.9% of total vote in favor-by approved by national
1994); deputy chairmen of the cabinet of
the president
election results: Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without
opposition; percent of vote-Saparmurad vote--Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next scheduled to be held NA);
- note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the Assembly on 28 December 1999);
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministersnote--the note - the president is both the
head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet ofnote--the note - the president is bothgovernment; Deputy Chairmen of the government
Cabinet of Ministers Mukhamed ABALAKOV (since NA), Orazgeldy
AYDOGDIYEV (since NA 1992), Hudaayguly HALYKOV (since NA 1996),
Rejep SAPAROV (since NA 1992), Boris SHIKHMURADOV (since NA 1993),
Batyr SARJAYEV (since NA 1993), Ilaman SHIKHIYEV (since NA 1995),
Yolly GURBANMURADOV (since NA 1997), Saparmurat NURIYEV (since NA
1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV has been asked by various local groups, most recentlyNIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 21 28 December 1998 at 1999 by the Second Congress Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the Democratic Party, People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
to be "president for life," but he has declined, saying the status
would require an amendment to the constitution
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;NA 2002; NA); note - President
note--extension ofNIYAZOV's term for an additional five NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by
years overwhelminglynational referendum held 15 January the Assembly on 28 December 1999); deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by
1994);
election results: Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president withoutvote--Saparmurat vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty) elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next scheduled to be held NA);
- note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the Assembly on 28 December 1999);
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president election results: Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition;
- percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA);
- note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the Assembly on 28 December 1999);
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 21 June 1992 (next scheduled to be held NA); note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the Assembly on 28 December 1999); deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
election results: Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held in 2008 when NIYAZOV turns 70 and is constitutionally ineligible to run);
- note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the People's Council on 28 December 1999;
- deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held NA); in 2008 when NIYAZOV turns 70 and is constitutionally ineligible to run); note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the Assembly People's Council on 28 December 1999); 1999; deputy chairmen of the cabinet of ministers are appointed by the president
election results: Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)
- chief of state:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty); in November 2005, the People's Council voted down NIYAZOV's suggestion to hold presidential elections in 2009
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 June 1992;
- note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the People's Council on 28 December 1999;
- deputy chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
chief of state: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Saparmurat NIYAZOV (since 27 October 1990, when the first direct presidential election occurred); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government occurred)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
note: NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty) Maslahaty); in November 2005, the People's Council voted down NIYAZOV's suggestion to hold presidential elections in 2009
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 21 June 1992 (next to be held in 2008 when NIYAZOV turns 70 and is constitutionally ineligible to run); 1992; note - President NIYAZOV was unanimously approved as president for life by the People's Council on 28 December 1999; deputy chairmen of the cabinet Cabinet of ministers Ministers are appointed by the president
election results: Saparmurat NIYAZOV elected president without opposition; percent of vote - Saparmurat NIYAZOV 99.5%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%
Rewritten: too little of the 2006 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%,
- Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%,
- other candidates 7.6%
chief of state: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2% 89.2%, Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%, other candidates 7.6%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in February 2012)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%,
- Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%,
- other candidates 7.6%
chief of state:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in February 2012)
election results:
Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%, Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%, other candidates 7.6%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in February 2012)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%,
- Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%,
- other candidates 7.6%
chief of state:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held on 11 February 2007 (next to be held in February 2012)
election results:
Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%, Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%, other candidates 7.6%
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term; election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held February 2017)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%,
- Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%,
- other candidates 1.8%
chief of state:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term; election last held on 11 12 February 2007 2012 (next to be held in February 2012) 2017)
election results:
Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 89.2%, Amanyaz ATAJYKOW 3.2%, 97.1%, Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%, other candidates 7.6% 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term; election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held in February 2017)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%,
- Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%,
- other candidates 1.8%
chief of state:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term; election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held in February 2017)
election results:
Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%, Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%, other candidates 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held in February 2017)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%,
- Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%,
- other candidates 1.8%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term; term); election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held in February 2017)
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held in February 2017);
- note - while the next presidential election would normally be held in February 2017, that may change as a result of the ongoing constitutional reforms, which are expected to extend the presidential term to 7 years
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president;
- percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%,
- Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%,
- other candidates 1.8%
chief of state: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 February 2012 (next to be held in February 2017) 2017); note - while the next presidential election would normally be held in February 2017, that may change as a result of the ongoing constitutional reforms, which are expected to extend the presidential term to 7 years
election results: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%, Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%, other candidates 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 12 February 2017 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
chief of state: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year 7-year term (eligible for a second term); (no term limits); election last held on 12 February 2012 2017 (next to be held in February 2017); note - while the next presidential election would normally be held in February 2017, that may change as a result of the ongoing constitutional reforms, which are expected to extend the presidential term to 7 years 2024)
election results: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%, Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%, (DPT) 97.7%, other candidates 1.8% 2.3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 12 February 2017 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
- Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
chief of state: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 February 2017 (next to be held in February 2024)
election results: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
- chief of state:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 12 February 2017 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
2012: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president;
chief of state: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 February 2017 (next to be held in February 2024)
election results:
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
2012: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%, Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%, other candidates 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 19 March 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 19 March 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029);
- note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW announced his intent to retire setting up the early presidential election
- election results:
- 2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president;
- percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW 73.0%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV 7.2%, other 8.7%;
- note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
chief of state: President Gurbanguly Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007); 19 March 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gurbanguly Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 14 February 2007) 19 March 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 February 2017 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2024) 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW announced his intent to retire setting up the early presidential election
election results: 2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW 73.0%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
2012: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW 97.1%, Annageldi YAZMYRADOW 1.1%, other candidates 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 19 March 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 19 March 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029);
- note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW announced his intent to retire setting up the early presidential election
- election results:
- 2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president;
- percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV 7.2%, other 8.7%;
- note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
chief of state: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 19 March 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (since 19 March 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW announced his intent to retire setting up the early presidential election
election results:
2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW 73.0%, 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
- chief of state:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
- head of government:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029);
- note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV announced his intent to retire, setting up the early presidential election
- election results:
- 2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president;
- percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%;
- note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2022)
head of government: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV announced his intent to retire retire, setting up the early presidential election
election results:
2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
- head of government:
- President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 7-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 12 March 2022
- election results:
- 2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president;
- percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
head of government: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 7-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on date: 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV announced his intent to retire, setting up the early presidential election
election results:
2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV 8.7%
2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%
expected date of next election: 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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