Inauguration ceremony of President of Belarus held at Palace of Independence

23 сентября 2020
Alexander Lukashenko took office as President of Belarus. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Palace of Independence.

About 700 people were invited to the celebration. Senior officials, deputies of the House of Representatives and members of the Council of the Republic, heads of state bodies and organizations, local authorities, republican media, scientists, culture and sports are among them.

In accordance with the Constitution of the country, the President firstly took an oath of allegiance to his people and fatherland, placing his right hand on the Constitution. Alexander Lukashenko took the oath in the Belarusian language. Then he signed the act of taking the oath.

Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission Lidia Yermoshina gave him the Certificate of the President of the Republic of Belarus. During the ceremony, the head of state announced that he was taking office with pride for his people.

The President stressed that everything would be done to preserve peace in Belarus. Our country will always stay peaceful and friendly. The domestic policy will remain socially oriented.