This time "Retro" exclusive project introduced by "Armenpress" on the news history and historical news is dedicated to the inauguration ceremonies of the three Presidents of the Republic of Armenia. Independent Armenia has chosen President for 6 times and the inauguration ceremony was held 5 times in 1991, 1996, 1998, 2003 and 2008 respectively. The day we touch upon this issue has not been chosen accidentally. The 6th inauguration ceremony in the Republic of Armenia will be held tomorrow on April 8, 2013.

The inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Armenia – what and how…

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. Both the presidential elections in general and the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Armenia in particular are of a certain importance for various strata of society. The President of the Republic of Armenia assumes the office during the special sitting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. The national flag of the Republic of Armenia, the original sample of the Constitution, along with the 7th century Bible from Matenadaran are brought to the hall before the sitting launch. In accordance with article 54 of the Constitution the President of the Republic shall accept office in conformity with the procedure prescribed by law at the special sitting of the National Assembly by swearing the following oath to the people, "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." (THE FULL VERSION OF THE ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ARMENIAN)

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