Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
Turkmen politician
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| September 30 2023 | The Assembly of Turkmenistan passes a law creating the Arkadag medal, a state award for contributions to social, public, and humanitarian activities. |
| September 30 2023 | The Assembly of Turkmenistan passes a law creating the Arkadag medal, a state award for contributions to social, public, and humanitarian activities. |
| April 2023 | Berdimuhamedow's mother, Ogulabat Berdimuhamedowa, died at the age of 86. |
| April 2023 | Berdimuhamedow's mother, Ogulabat Berdimuhamedowa, died at the age of 86. |
| February 2023 | Berdimuhamedow made his first foreign visit as National Leader to the United Arab Emirates. |
| February 2023 | A new magazine called 'Arkadagly Ýaşlar' (Youth with Arkadag) begins publication. |
| February 2023 | A new magazine called 'Arkadagly Ýaşlar' (Youth with Arkadag) begins publication. |
| February 2023 | Berdimuhamedow made his first foreign visit as National Leader to the United Arab Emirates. |
| January 21 2023 | Berdimuhamedow was reappointed as chairperson of the reorganised People's Council by his son, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and was simultaneously designated as the 'National Leader' of Turkmenistan with extensive political privileges. |
| January 21 2023 | Berdimuhamedow was reappointed as chairperson of the reorganised People's Council by his son, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and was simultaneously designated as the 'National Leader' of Turkmenistan with extensive political privileges. |
| 2022 | Awarded the Order of the Golden Eagle from Kazakhstan |
| 2022 | Received the Order 'For Merit to the Fatherland' from Russia |
| 2022 | Awarded the Supreme Order of Turkic World from the Organization of Turkic States |
| 2022 | Recognized as a Skillful Diplomat of Turkmenistan, acknowledging his diplomatic achievements. |
| 2022 | Awarded the Supreme Order of Turkic World from the Organization of Turkic States |
| 2022 | Received the Order 'For Merit to the Fatherland' from Russia |
| 2022 | Awarded the Order of the Golden Eagle from Kazakhstan |
| 2022 | Recognized as a Skillful Diplomat of Turkmenistan, acknowledging his diplomatic achievements. |
| December 20 2022 | The National Council passes a decree naming the new capital of Ahal Province 'Arkadag' in honour of Berdimuhamedow. |
| December 20 2022 | The National Council passes a decree naming the new capital of Ahal Province 'Arkadag' in honour of Berdimuhamedow. |
| November 2022 | Berdimuhamedow visited Moscow at the invitation of Valentina Matvienko, the speaker of the Russian upper house. |
| November 2022 | Berdimuhamedow visited Moscow at the invitation of Valentina Matvienko, the speaker of the Russian upper house. |
| March 19 2022 | Stepped down as president, succeeded by his son Serdar Berdimuhamedow. |
| March 19 2022 | Stepped down as president, succeeded by his son Serdar Berdimuhamedow. |
| March 12 2022 | Did not contest the presidential election, which was won by his son Serdar, marking the first dynastic power transfer in Central Asia. |
| March 12 2022 | Did not contest the presidential election, which was won by his son Serdar, marking the first dynastic power transfer in Central Asia. |
| February 2022 | Planned to resign after an early presidential election, paving the way for his son Serdar to succeed him. |
| February 2022 | Planned to resign after an early presidential election, paving the way for his son Serdar to succeed him. |
| 2021 | Bestowed with the title «Türkmenistanyň ussat halypa seýsi» (Master Equestrian of Turkmenistan), highlighting his connection to national equestrian traditions. |
| 2021 | Bestowed with the title «Türkmenistanyň ussat halypa seýsi» (Master Equestrian of Turkmenistan), highlighting his connection to national equestrian traditions. |
| July 2021 | Ordered troop deployment and heavy weapons deployment on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border to prevent conflict spillover. |
| July 2021 | Ordered troop deployment and heavy weapons deployment on the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border to prevent conflict spillover. |
| July 1 2021 | Replaced Interior Minister Mammetkhan Chakiyev with Ovezdurdy Khojaniyazov. |
| July 1 2021 | Replaced Interior Minister Mammetkhan Chakiyev with Ovezdurdy Khojaniyazov. |
| April 18 2021 | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's father, Mälikguly Berdimuhamedow, died at the age of 89. |
| April 18 2021 | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's father, Mälikguly Berdimuhamedow, died at the age of 89. |
| April 14 2021 | Unanimously elected chairman of the People's Council, the upper chamber of the Turkmen parliament. |
| April 14 2021 | Unanimously elected chairman of the People's Council, the upper chamber of the Turkmen parliament. |
| March 28 2021 | Elected to the People's Council of Turkmenistan as a member from Ahal Region, reportedly receiving 100% of votes. |
| March 28 2021 | Elected to the People's Council of Turkmenistan as a member from Ahal Region, reportedly receiving 100% of votes. |
| November 10 2020 | Unveiled a golden statue of his favourite dog breed, the Central Asian shepherd. |
| November 10 2020 | Unveiled a golden statue of his favourite dog breed, the Central Asian shepherd. |
| September 2020 | The People's Council of Turkmenistan was restored, marking a significant political restructuring during Berdimuhamedow's leadership. |
| September 2020 | The People's Council of Turkmenistan was restored, marking a significant political restructuring during Berdimuhamedow's leadership. |
| 2019 | Granted the title «Hormatly il ýaşulusy» (Honorary Elder of the State), recognizing his significant national contributions. |
| 2019 | Turkmenistan ranked 164th out of 180 countries in the economic freedom ranking, indicating continued challenges in economic governance and transparency. |
| 2019 | Berdimuhamedow received the highest award from the International Cycling Union (UCI) for Turkmenistan's commitment to cycling sports. |
| 2019 | Belarusian construction company Belgorkhimprom filed a legal claim against Turkmenistan, seeking approximately $200 million in damages. |
| 2019 | Berdimuhamedow received the highest award from the International Cycling Union (UCI) for Turkmenistan's commitment to cycling sports. |
| 2019 | Granted the title «Hormatly il ýaşulusy» (Honorary Elder of the State), recognizing his significant national contributions. |
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