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Turkmenistan
Government
Government
Turkmenstan has maintained vestiges of Soviet era goverment. It has a President who is elected directly and a parliament, but oppostion parties are outlawed thus making the country a dictatorship.
| Office | Holder |
|---|---|
| President | Niyazov, Saparmurat |
| Chmn., Supreme Council (Mejlis) | Atayev, Owezgeldy |
| Min. of Agriculture | Atamradov, Begenc |
| Min. of Communication | Khozhagurbanov, Resulberdi |
| Min. of Culture | Aydogdiyev, Orazgeldy |
| Min. of Defense & Sec., State Security Council | Arazov, Rejepbay |
| Min. of Economics & Finance | Kakalyev, Yazguly |
| Min. of Education | Saryhanov, Mammetdurdy |
| Min. of Environmental Protection | Rajapov, Matkarim |
| Min. of Foreign Affairs | Meredov, Rashid |
| Min. of Health & Medical Industry | Berdimukhamedov, Gurbanguly |
| Min. of Industry & Construction Materials | Hudayguliyev, Mukhammetnazar |
| Min. of Internal Affairs | Atayev, Ashyr |
| Min. of Justice | Kasimov, Gurban |
| Min. of National Security | Busakov, Batyr |
| Min. of Oil & Gas Industry & Mineral Resources | Tagyev, Tacberdi |
| Min. of Power Engineering & Industry | Berdiyev, Atamyrat |
| Min. of Social Security | Begmuradov, Orazmurat |
| Min. of Textile Industry | Aydogdiyev, Dortguly |
| Min. of Trade & Foreign Economic Relations | Gayibov, Charymammed |
| Min. of Water Resources | Velmuradov, Gurbangeldi |
| Chmn., Central Bank | Mukhammedova, Shakersoltan |
| Ambassador to the US | Orazov, Mered |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Atayeva, Aksoltan |