President of Tajikistan
Президенти Тоҷикистон Президент Таджикистана | |
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Residence | Palace of Nations, Dushanbe |
Appointer | Popular vote |
Term length | 7 years renewable optional |
Formation | 30 November 1990 |
First holder | Qahhor Mahkamov |
Succession | Chairman of the National Assembly[1] |
Salary | 13,200 USD annually[2][3] |
The president of Tajikistan is the head of state and the highest position within the Government of Tajikistan. The position of President was created in November 1990 while Tajikistan was still a Soviet Republic. The president of Tajikistan lives in the capital, Dushanbe.