Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

The Vice President and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan
Emblem of Turkmenistan
Flag of Turkmenistan
since 17 February 2007
Member ofCabinet of Ministers
Reports toPresident of Turkmenistan
SeatAshgabat
AppointerPresident of Turkmenistan
FormationJanuary 1992
First holderAtta Charyyev

The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, sometimes referred to as the vice president of Turkmenistan, and even erroneously (based on the official title, and despite the abolition of the prime minister of Turkmenistan's office) as the deputy prime minister, is the deputy head of government of Turkmenistan, serving as the senior minister of the Cabinet of Ministers. The vice president is appointed by the president of Turkmenistan. Multiple persons can be appointed as Deputy Chairmen serving concurrently.