From the BBC:

The Central Asian state of Turkmenistan has adopted a new constitution that supporters say will promote multi-party politics and the market economy.

The measure was passed unanimously by the People's Council, a group of 2,500 tribal elders and local lawmakers. ...

The energy-rich former Soviet nation has hinted it wants stronger ties with the West and to open up to investment. ...

However, exiles and observers said the measures were superficial, leaving President (Kerbanguly) Berdymukhamedov free to rule by decree.