The Turkmen Palace of Congress is having the inauguration of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov today, Interfax reports.
Officials were invited from all regions of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen government, authorities and MPs, ambassadors, public figures and clerics are attending the process.
Berdimuhamedov won the presidential polls with 97.14% of vote, outrunning the other 8 candidates. This demonstrates public support for the presidents five-year rule. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will serve a second five-year term.