Several hours ago, Stepanakert’s Palace of Youth and Culture hosted a special sitting of Nagorno Karabakh parliament, dedicated to inauguration of the Republic’s president Bako Sahakyan.

Taking oath on 17th century Bible and NKR constitution, the President swore to “fulfill the Constitution, respect human rights, support sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and safety of Nagorno Karabakh Republic.”

The swearing in ceremony was attended by former NKR President Arkady Ghukasyan, Armenian delegation led by President Serzh Sargsyan, as well as delegations from Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transdniestria, and guests from Russia, U.S, France, Poland and Middle East.

The inauguration ceremony was followed by Artsakh armed forces parade at NKR capital’s central square.