Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
Turkmen politician and president of Turkmenistan (2006–2022)
Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow (born 29 June 1957)[1] is a Turkmen politician. He was the 2nd President of Turkmenistan from 2007 until 2022.
Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow | |
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| 2nd President of Turkmenistan | |
| In office 21 December 2006 – 19 March 2022 Acting: 21 December 2006 – 14 February 2007 | |
| Vice President | Raşit Meredow |
| Preceded by | Saparmurat Niyazov |
| Succeeded by | Serdar Berdimuhamedow |
| Leader of the Democratic Party | |
| In office 21 December 2006 – 18 August 2013 Acting: 21 December 2006 – 4 August 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Saparmurat Niyazov |
| Succeeded by | Kasymguly Babaev |
| First Vice President of Turkmenistan | |
| In office 1 March 2001 – 14 February 2007 | |
| President | Saparmurat Niyazov |
| Preceded by | Orazgeldi Aýdogdyew |
| Succeeded by | Raşit Meredow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow 29 June 1957 Babarap, Turkmen SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 2013) Independent (2013–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova |
| Children | 4; including Serdar |
| Alma mater | Turkmen State Medical Institute |
| Military service | |
| Rank | General of the Army |
Berdimuhamedow, a dentist, worked in the government under President Saparmurat Niyazov as Minister of Health.[2] He is the first dentist in the world to head a state or a government.[3]
In February 2022, Berdimuhamedow announced his plans not to run for re-election in 2022.[4][5]
References
change- ↑ "Turkmenistan: New President Shows Shades Of 'Turkmenbashi'". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 3 July 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2007.
- ↑ "Turkmen president sworn in for second term". xinhuanet.com.
- ↑ "Alvi is the second-ever dentist to assume a country's presidency". The News. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ↑ Gurt, Marat; Auyezov, Olzhas; Donovan, Kirsten (12 February 2022). "Turkmenistan to hold early presidential election on March 12". Reuters. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ↑ Putz, Catherine (15 February 2022). "Turkmenistan Set for Dynastic Succession: Early Election March 12, President's Son Running". thediplomat.com. The Diplomat.
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