Turkmenistan holds elections of upper chamber of parliament

AKIPRESS.COM - Elections of upper chamber of the Parliament of Turkmenistan were held on March 28 in Turkmenistan, state news agency TDH reported.
The elections were held in connection with transition of the country to bicameral parliament.
The respective constitutional changes were introduced by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
The Central Election Commission registered 111 candidates. They bid for 48 seats. 8 deputies will be appointed by the President.
The Commission is counting ballots.