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| Serdar Berdimuhamedow studied at Secondary School No. 43 in Ashgabat from 1987 to 1997. Between 1997 and 2001 he studied at the Turkmen Agricultural University, graduating as an engineer-technologist.<ref name=hronikatm>{{cite web|url=https://www.hronikatm.com/2018/03/gazeta-nt-opublikovala-biografiyu-kandidata-v-deputatyi-medzhlisa-serdara-berdyimuhamedova/|title=Газета НТ опубликовала биографию кандидата в депутаты Меджлиса Сердара Бердымухамедова|language=Russian|date=14 March 2018|publisher=Хроника Туркменистана}}</ref> | |||
| According to press reports, in 2001 Serdar Berdimuhamedow graduated from the Turkmen Agricultural University with a degree in engineering, after which spent two years in mandatory military service. Upon discharge, he went to work in the Food Processing Association.<ref name=fergana /> He subsequently graduated from the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a degree in international relations, followed by post-graduate study at the ] in Switzerland, specializing in European and international security affairs.<ref name=sng1>{{cite web|url=https://sng.today/ashkhabad/8742-serdar-berdymuhamedov-poluchil-post-zamestitelja-hjakima-ahalskogo-velajata.html|title=Сердар Бердымухамедов получил пост заместителя хякима Ахалского велаята|date=3 January 2019|language=Russian|publisher=SNG.TODAY}}</ref> According to one press report, he for some period prior to 2012 headed the Türkmengalla (Turkmen Cereals) Association.<ref name=kg24>{{cite web|url=https://24.kg/archive/ru/bigtiraj/127163-kogda-semejnyj-biznes-vyshe-interesov-gosudarstva.html/|title=Когда семейный бизнес выше интересов государства, пишет|date=23 April 2012|language=Russian|publisher=ИА «24.kg»}}</ref> | |||
| From July to November 2001 he worked in the Directorate for Foreign Economic Relations of the Food Processing Association, followed by two years of mandatory military service.<ref name=hronikatm /><ref name=fergana /> From 2003 to 2008 he worked again at the Food Processing Association in the fruit and vegetable department and in the non-alcoholic beer and wine department.<ref name=hronikatm /> | |||
| Between 2008 and 2011 Berdimuhamedow studied at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, earning a diploma in international relations. During this period he was assigned to the Turkmen Embassy in Moscow as counselor of embassy.<ref name=hronikatm /> From 2011 to 2013 he studied at the ], earning a post-graduate degree in European and international security affairs. He was concurrently assigned to the Turkmen Mission to the United Nations in Geneva as a counselor of embassy.<ref name=hronikatm /><ref name=sng1>{{cite web|url=https://sng.today/ashkhabad/8742-serdar-berdymuhamedov-poluchil-post-zamestitelja-hjakima-ahalskogo-velajata.html|title=Сердар Бердымухамедов получил пост заместителя хякима Ахалского велаята|date=3 January 2019|language=Russian|publisher=SNG.TODAY}}</ref> | |||
| From August to December 2013 he served as head of the European Department of the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 2013 to 2016 he was deputy director of the State Agency for Exploitation of Hydrocarbon Resources. From 2016 to 2017 he was chairman of the Department of International Information of the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<ref name=hronikatm /> | |||
| ==Political Career== | ==Political Career== | ||
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| Serdar Gurbangulyevich Berdimuhamedow | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Serdar Berdimuhamedow in 2018 | |
| Deputy Governor of Ahal | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2019 | |
| Member of the Assembly of Turkmenistan for Ahal | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 November 2016 | |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 2 April 2018 – January 2019 | |
| President | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
| Minister | Raşit Meredow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1981-09-22) September 22, 1981 (age 43) Ashgabat, Turkmen SSR, USSR |
| Nationality | Turkmenistani |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent |
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| Residence | Ashgabat |
| Alma mater | Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Niyazov Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Turkmenistan |
| Branch/service | Armed Forces of Turkmenistan |
| Years of service | 2001-2003 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant Colonel Serdar Berdimuhamedow (born 22 September 1981) is a Turkmen politician and the son of the country’s President, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. He has widely been considered to be the apparent successor to his father. Little was known about him until recent times.
Early Career and Education
Serdar Berdimuhamedow studied at Secondary School No. 43 in Ashgabat from 1987 to 1997. Between 1997 and 2001 he studied at the Turkmen Agricultural University, graduating as an engineer-technologist.
From July to November 2001 he worked in the Directorate for Foreign Economic Relations of the Food Processing Association, followed by two years of mandatory military service. From 2003 to 2008 he worked again at the Food Processing Association in the fruit and vegetable department and in the non-alcoholic beer and wine department.
Between 2008 and 2011 Berdimuhamedow studied at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, earning a diploma in international relations. During this period he was assigned to the Turkmen Embassy in Moscow as counselor of embassy. From 2011 to 2013 he studied at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, earning a post-graduate degree in European and international security affairs. He was concurrently assigned to the Turkmen Mission to the United Nations in Geneva as a counselor of embassy.
From August to December 2013 he served as head of the European Department of the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 2013 to 2016 he was deputy director of the State Agency for Exploitation of Hydrocarbon Resources. From 2016 to 2017 he was chairman of the Department of International Information of the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Political Career
Serdar rose to the political spotlight following his appointment as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in March 2018. Prior to that he had been a manager at the State Agency for Management and Use of Hydrocarbon Resources and deputy minister of agriculture.
In November 2016, he won a seat in the Meijlis representing the 25th parliamentary district centered on Dushak, a town in Ahal Province. In March 2018, he was re-elected to the Assembly of Turkmenistan with over 90% of the votes cast in his district.
In January 2019, Berdimuhamedow was shifted to the position of deputy governor of Ahal Province, the native region of most of the Turkmen elite.
In June 2019, Berdimuhamedow was elevated to governor (häkim) of Ahal Province.
In February 2020, Berdimuhamedow was appointed minister of construction and industry of Turkmenistan.
On 1 May 2020, Berdimuhamedow was elected chairperson of the Turkmen Alabay Dog Association.
He is fluent in Russian and English.
References
- "President of Turkmenistan weighs establishment of ruling dynasty: experts: EADaily". Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ^ "Газета НТ опубликовала биографию кандидата в депутаты Меджлиса Сердара Бердымухамедова" (in Russian). Хроника Туркменистана. 14 March 2018.
- ^ Зверинцева, Татьяна (21 June 2019). "По имени Вождь: Сын президента Туркменистана дорос до губернатора" (in Russian). fergana.agency.
- "Сердар Бердымухамедов получил пост заместителя хякима Ахалского велаята" (in Russian). SNG.TODAY. 3 January 2019.
- "Сердар Бердымухамедов назначен заместителем министра иностранных дел Туркменистана" (in Russian). Электронная газета "Золотой век". 31 March 2018.
- "Authoritarian Turkmen Leader's Son Rises in Foreign Ministry". VOA News. Associated Press. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Turkmen President Appoints Son Deputy Foreign Minister". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Turkmenistan: President's Son Gets Foreign Ministry Job". Eurasianet. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
- "Turkmenistan President's Son Takes Post As Parliamentary Deputy". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Сын президента Бердымухамедова снова баллотируется в парламент" (in Russian). RFE/RL, Inc. 11 March 2018.
- "AKIpress News Agency". m.akipress.com. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- "Сердар Бердымухамедов назначен заместителем хякима Ахалского велаята" (in Russian). Электронная газета "Золотой век". 2 January 2019.
- "Turkmenistan: President's son and presumed heir gets new top job". Eurasianet. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
- "Turkmen President Hands Son Regional Deputy Governor's Post". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- "Президент Туркменистана назначил сына губернатором провинции" (in Russian). Reuters. 18 June 2019.
- "Президент Туркмении назначил сына губернатором региона" (in Russian). RFE/RL, Inc. 18 June 2019.
- "Сердар Бердымухамедов назначен хякимом Ахалского велаята" (in Russian). Электронная газета "Золотой век". 17 June 2019.
- Putz, Catherine (13 February 2020). "Turkmenistan President's Son Appointed Minister". DIPLOMAT MEDIA INC.
- "Serdar Berdimuhamedov appointed Minister of Industry and Construction of Turkmenistan". Turkmenistan.ru. 8 February 2020.
- "Сердар Бердымухамедов назначен министром промышленности и строительного производства Туркменистана" (in Russian). Электронная газета "Золотой век". 7 February 2020.
- "В Туркменистане создаётся современная инфраструктура по сохранению и развитию породных качеств алабая" (in Russian). Электронная газета "Золотой век". 7 May 2020.