Early Election Announced
Berdymukhamedov signals an early presidential election and managed succession
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2022 in Turkmenistan
Explore 9 historical events and records for Turkmenistan in 2022.
Historical records for Turkmenistan in 2022
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February
March
Presidential Election
Serdar Berdymukhamedov wins the snap presidential election
Cabinet Chairmanship
The President chairs the Cabinet of Ministers in the absence of a prime minister
Cabinet Leadership Ends
His direct head-of-government role ends as his son becomes President
Head of Government Role
As President, Serdar Berdymukhamedov assumes the head-of-government role
Presidency Ends
Berdymukhamedov steps down as President after fifteen years in office
President Takes Office
Serdar Berdymukhamedov becomes President of Turkmenistan
Succession Completed
Presidential authority passes from Gurbanguly to Serdar Berdymukhamedov
First Presidential Cabinet
Forms his first cabinet after taking the presidency
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