Alexander Lukashenko Sworn in as President of Belarus for the Seventh Time
On March 26, Alexander Lukashenko was officially sworn in as the president of Belarus for the seventh time. The inauguration ceremony took place in the Ceremonial Hall of the Palace of Independence in Minsk, with over 1,100 guests in attendance.
During the ceremony, Lukashenko placed his hand on the Constitution and took the official oath of office. The national anthem was played, symbolizing the formal transfer of power for his new term. The chairman of the Central Election Commission then presented Lukashenko with the official presidential certificate, confirming the results of the election.
Lukashenko secured another term in office after winning the presidential election held on January 26. He received over 5.1 million votes, accounting for nearly 87% of the total ballots cast. The Central Election Commission formally certified the election results on February 3, confirming Lukashenko's victory and clearing the path for his latest term as Belarus' head of state.