The inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, will take place today at the Palace of Independence, according to a BELTA correspondent.
The inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, will take place today at the Palace of Independence, according to a BELTA correspondent.
The inauguration will be held at the Palace of Independence for the first time. In the Hall of Solemn Ceremonies, Alexander Lukashenko will take the Oath of the President of the Republic of Belarus and sign the relevant Act. The President's certificate will be presented to the Head of State in the presence of over 1,000 invited guests, including top officials, members of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly, heads of various levels, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and foreign guests.
Then, the solemn festive events will move to the State Flag Square of the Republic of Belarus, where servicemen will take an oath of allegiance to the Belarusian people and the President. Upon completion of the ceremony, a company of the guard of honour will march in front of the Head of State.
A live broadcast from the event venue will be carried on all Belarusian television channels. It will begin at 12:00 (Minsk time).
In addition, on the occasion of the President's inauguration, a festive concert "Together into a New Day" will be held at the Palace of the Republic. Talented performers, both adults and children, from remote areas and famous Belarusian artists, as well as renowned compatriots living in different countries but united by their love for their native Belarus, will perform on the main stage of the country.