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1992 in Turkmenistan

Explore 5 historical events and records for Turkmenistan in 1992.

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Historical records for Turkmenistan in 1992

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May

18 May 1992

Cabinet Chairmanship

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

As President, Niyazov heads the Cabinet of Ministers

18 May 1992

Constitution Adopted

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · President of Turkmenistan · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

New constitution strengthens the presidency and removes the separate prime ministership

18 May 1992

Head of Government Role

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · Head of Government · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

President becomes head of government after the prime ministership is abolished

18 May 1992

Prime Minister Office Abolished

Ahmedow, Han · Ashgabat · Former Prime Minister of Turkmenistan · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Leaves office when the 1992 constitution abolishes the separate prime ministership

June

21 June 1992

President Elected

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · President of Turkmenistan · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Niyazov is elected President in the first post-independence presidential election

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