Presidential election campaign starts in Turkmenistan

The presidential election campaign started in Turkmenistan on October 24, the country’s Central Election Commission said.

Nomination of candidates will begin 60 days before the election day. The presidential election will be held on February 12, 2017 in accordance with the decision of the Parliament of Turkmenistan.

The Central Election Commission discussed a number of organizational issues at the meeting. Invited international experts and observers will be monitoring the course of the upcoming campaign, Trend reports.

In accordance with the decision of the Central Election Commission, the corresponding polling stations will be set up at the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan abroad for compatriots who will be outside of the country on the election day.