The inauguration ceremony of the Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) president was held during a special meeting of the National Assembly on Thursday, September 7.

Bako Sahakyan took an oath and assumed office for a three-year term.

Sahakyan was re-elected the president of Artsakh for a third term on July 19.

The National Assembly at an extraordinary session approved Sahakyan’s candidacy with 28 votes in favor, four against and no abstentions.