Symbol of presidential power used for the first time during inauguration

YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. The symbol of presidential power has been used for the first time during the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Armenia held on April 9. The symbol was established in accordance with the April 5 decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia. As reports "Armenpress" the symbol of presidential power is used during the ceremony of assuming the President's office by the newly elected President of the Republic of Armenia. The symbol is kept in the presidential residence of the Republic of Armenia.

In the centre of the symbol is the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Armenia, beneath which is written "THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA".

The re-elected President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan assumed the office of the head of state during the special sitting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia today on April 9. Serzh Sargsyan's inauguration ceremony was held in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex on April 9. A number of delegations from various parts of the world attended the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.