CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN

26 Jan

The CIS observation mission continues monitoring of the election of the President of Turkmenistan

The mission of observers from the Commonwealth of Independent States continues to monitor the elections of the President of Turkmenistan.

According to the election headquarters’ mission, within the observation of the Presidential Elections, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary V.Guminskogo met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiev.

A meeting addressed the issues related to the electoral process, as well as the organization of work connected with the CIS Observation Mission. At the same time, as V.Hajiev stressed, the Foreign Ministry will continue to facilitate the work of international observers within the framework of national legislation, pointing out that the provision of open and transparent elections, during which all the principles of democracy are observed, is one of the most important objectives for Turkmenistan.

Compliance with the legislation of nominating and registering candidates for the President of Turkmenistan, as well as the ongoing pre-election campaign was discussed during a meeting with an authorized representative of candidates for Presidential candidate Annanepesov. During a meeting, they told that the election campaign is open and transparent, taking into account the requirements of current legislation.

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...

04 Dec
International cooperation in the election system

In accordance with commissions and directions of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan to study international experience in organizing and holding elections, representative of the Central commission...