Last Updated: 9/2/04
Turkmenistan
According to the Turkmen Constitution, the President serves as de facto head of the cabinet.
President | Niyazov, Saparmurat |
Chmn., Supreme Council (Mejlis) | Atayev, Owezgeldy |
Min. of Agriculture | Atamradov, Begenc |
Min. of Communication | Khozhagurbanov, Resulberdi |
Min. of Culture | Basimova, Maral |
Min. of Defense & Secretary, State Security Council | Mametgeldiyev, Agagelgy |
Min. of Economics & Finance | Vekilova, Bibitac |
Min. of Education | Saparlyiev, Khydyr |
Min. of Environmental Protection | Rajapov, Matkarim |
Min. of Fairness | Gociyev, Tanganmurat |
Min. of Foreign Affairs | Meredov, Rashid |
Min. of Health & Medical Industry | Berdimukhamedov, Gurbanguly |
Min. of Industry & Construction Materials | Atayev, Rejepdurdy |
Min. of Internal Affairs | Ashirmukhamedov, Geldymukhammed |
Min. of National Security | Gummanov, Annageldy |
Min. of Oil & Gas Industry & Mineral Resources | Pudakov, Amangeldy |
Min. of Power Engineering & Industry | Berdiyev, Atamyrat |
Min. of Railways | Hadayberdiyev, Orazberdi |
Min. of Social Security | Begmuradov, Orazmurat |
Min. of Textile Industry | Aydogdiyev, Dortguly |
Min. of Trade & Foreign Economic Relations | Melekeyev, Gurbangeldi |
Min. of Transport & Roads | Kelov, Baymuhammet |
Min. of Water Resources | Galandarov, Basimgylyc |
Chmn., Central Bank | Mukhammedova, Shakersoltan |
Ambassador to the US | Orazov, Mered |
Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Atayeva, Aksoltan |