The solemn inauguration ceremony of newly elected President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko was held in the Big Hall of the Palace of the Republic, BelTA has learnt.
In the presence of senior officials and numerous guests, President Alexander Lukashenko, with his right hand on the Constitution of Belarus, said the words of the oath: "Assuming the office of President of the Republic of Belarus, I solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of the Republic of Belarus, to respect and protect human rights and freedoms of citizens, to respect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, conscientiously and faithfully discharge the high duties assigned to me."
After signing the act of oath, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission Lidia Yermoshina handed Alexander Lukashenko the certificate of the President of the Republic of Belarus.