Inaugural speech of Serdar Berdimuhamedov – main theses
The elected president of Turkmenistan took the oath and took office. At a solemn ceremony held in Ashgabat on Saturday, the new head of state delivered a speech.
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The President of Turkmenistan dismissed the government
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, having taken up his duties immediately after the inauguration, in accordance with the Constitution of Turkmenistan, signed a resolution on the resignation of the full powers of the members of the Cabinet of Ministers, but instructing them to continue their duties until the formation of a new government.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov takes office as President of Turkmenistan
The inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took place at the Rukhyet Palace in Ashgabat, the official Turkmen press reports.
The elected president of Turkmenistan addressed fellow citizens
The newly elected president of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, addressed his fellow citizens and briefly spoke about plans for the future at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council held on Tuesday.
Erdogan congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his convincing victory in the elections
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke today by telephone with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who was elected as the country's new president on March 12.
The heads of Turkmenistan and Pakistan discussed further interstate dialogue
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Pakistani President Arif Alvi had a telephone conversation on Tuesday.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov assured Guterres of his intention to expand cooperation with the UN
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, during a telephone conversation on Tuesday with UN Secretary General António Guterres, announced the results of the elections in the country and his intention to continue active work as chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh (upper house of parliament).
Armenian Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to cooperation with Turkmenistan
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with current President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and newly elected President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
The leaders of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discussed the course of cooperation
On Tuesday, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated by telephone President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the successful conduct of the elections, and Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his election as head of state.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed upcoming events at the highest level
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had telephone conversations with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-elect Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Xi Jinping congratulates Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his election as president
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to newly elected Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulating him on his election victory.
Vladimir Putin congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his election as President of Turkmenistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his election as President of Turkmenistan by telephone, the Kremlin press service reported.
Rahmon invited Serdar Berdimuhamedov to visit Tajikistan
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated the incumbent President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the successful holding of the elections and Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his election to the highest state post, wishing him good health and great success in responsible activities for the benefit of the further development and prosperity of the country.
Tokayev invited Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Kazakhstan on a state visit
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with President-elect of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
Ebrahim Raisi sent congratulations to Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his election as president of Turkmenistan, noting that Turkmenistan occupies a special place in Iran's relations with its neighbors.
