CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN

09 Nov

World championship passing in Ashgabat

The world weightlifting championship, passing in our white marble capital Ashgabat, every day surprises us with its magnificence. In this world championship, which runs from 1 to 10 November of this year, the ranks of the strongest weightlifters continue to grow with new names of athletes. After this championship, the reputation of permanently Neutral Turkmenistan and the popularity of our capital will increase even more. About this championship in Ashgabat, which entered to the history of sport in weightlifting, famous coaches of all around the world repeat the words of gratitude.

In this world championship, in participating of many world stars, almost every day, there is a tense struggle between rivals, where in the end gets unexpected outcomes. This championship is different by that, because it includes 20 weight categories. Also, this championship is the first step towards winning the right to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo.

In the Olympic town of our capital, coaches, organizers of these significant competitions, guests and fans have all the necessary conditions. Also, about 500 volunteers from universities in Turkmenistan were trained to service the tournament. This gives our students the opportunity to gain an unforgettable experience.

For a broad overview of the events of international competitions were created websites in Turkmen, Russian and English languages. The events of these competitions are broadcast on the TV channel “Euronews”, as well as in another 145 countries of the world.

In this championship dozens of world records have been updated. The world championship in Ashgabat continues to delight us with its new records.

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...