CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN

06 Dec

The refined turkmen art which name has come the world

In our peaceful country whose days are full of proud events on December 2, 2022, our esteemed President held a business meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers through the digital system. And at that meeting, it was reported that good news has arrived from UNESCO's committee for the protection of Intangible cultural heritage. 

On such joyful occasions, our esteemed President congratulated all turkmen people on the inclusion of the "Turkmen embroidery art" in the UNESCO list of Intangible cultural heritage of Mankind. 

This historic decision which raised the spirit of all turkmen country was adopted at the 17th session of the UNESCO committee for the protection of Intangible cultural heritage, which will be held on December 1, 2022 in Rabat, Morocco. Rather, this decision was a recognition of the high value that UNESCO and international experts gave to this proposal. Thus, as a symbol of peace, brotherhood and mutual trust the turkmen embroidery art which traces its roots back to centuries has become an integral part of the universal heritage. This reflects the uniqueness of the traditions of the turkmen people. 

Addressing the participants of the business conference our esteemed President emphasized that the work on the further development of the spiritual and cultural values ​​of our dear people is one of the priority directions of the state policy. In this context, for many years in accordance with the initiatives of our Hero Arkadag great works are being done to develop and preserve the cultural values ​​inherited from our ancestors. 

May the life of our esteemed President who devoted special attention to the glorious history, past heritage, and national culture of our dear Motherland, protecting it, teaching the young generation, and spreading it to the world will be long and healthy! May the hard works for a great purpose be blessed with prosperity.

14 Jan
A meeting of the Central Election Commission was held

In accordance with the resolution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan dated January 7, 2026, elections of members of the halk maslahaty of the newly formed etraps in Turkmenistan – the Altyn Asyr etrap of t...

08 Jan
Elections for members of the Halk Maslahaty, as well as elections to replace the early drop out of deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Gengeshes will be held in the newly formed etraps of the country

In accordance with articles 4, 85 and 87 of the Electoral Code of Turkmenistan, the resolution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan dated January 7, 2026 determined: To hold elections of members of the Ha...

06 Jan
A new Law has entered into force

On June 28, 2025, the Law of Turkmenistan «On the Unified State Register of Voters» was adopted. The law entered into force on January 1, 2026. Thus, this law, which entered into force on January 1...

25 Dec
Training seminars were held

In order to implement the previously adopted Law of Turkmenistan “On the Unified State Register of Voters” and ensure the organized hold of work on creating the Unified State Register of Voters, speci...

25 Dec
An informal meeting of the Heads of State of the CIS member states was held in Saint Petersburg

On December 22, 2025, our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the friendly country Russian Federation. Our esteemed President participated in the unofficial high-level sum...

24 Dec
Meeting Held with Representatives of the UNDP Office in Turkmenistan

On December 22, 2025, a meeting was held at the office of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) O...

23 Dec
The First “Central Asia-Japan” Dialogue Summit

On December 17-20, 2025, our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to Japan. The head of state participated in the first “Central Asia-Japan” dialogue summit held in Tokyo....

10 Dec
A training seminar was held

On December 8-9, 2025, a training seminar on “Temporary special measures to enhance women’s participation in public and political life” was held in the building of the United Nations Development Progr...