April 9, 2008 - 16:05 AMT
Serzh Sargsyan takes Armenia's President office
On April 9, the inauguration of Armenia's third President Serzh Sargsyan took place during a solemn parliamentary session in the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
The President-elect swore on the RA Constitution and Gospel.
"Assuming the office of the President of the Republic of Armenia I swear: to fulfill the requirements of the Constitution in an unreserved manner; to respect the fundamental human and civil rights and freedoms; to ensure the protection, independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic to the glory of the Republic of Armenia and to the welfare of the people of the Republic of Armenia," he swore.
According to the RA Constitution, the inauguration is due 50 days after the presidential election.
Serzh Sargsyan won the February 19 presidential race with 52,8% of votes.