The oath of the President
All world leaders are required to take an oath. The President’s oath of office is taken after being elected President, but before carrying out any Presidential duties. The oath-taking ceremony is a very important event as it marks the beginning of exercising the Presidential powers and duties. In Armenia, the president-elect is sworn in as the President of the Republic of Armenia by addressing the nation with the oath of office at a special sitting of the National Assembly.
The Oath states:
“Assuming the office of the President of the Republic of Armenia, I swear to be faithful to the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, to be impartial in the exercise of my powers, to be guided only by state and national interests, and to do everything in my power in order to strengthen the national unity.”
What the President of the Republic does
The President of the Republic is the head of the State.
The President of the Republic has a very important role, which is observing compliance with the Constitution.
The President of the Republic is a symbol of national unity, who in the event of political crises contributes to the establishment of stability in the country. The President has to be politically neutral and must not hold membership in any political party.
One of the most important functions of the President of the Republic is to represent Armenia on international platforms. The President pays state, official and working visits to foreign countries, as well as hosts leaders of other countries.
As the head of the State, the President sends congratulations, condolences or other messages to foreign leaders.
Ceremonial events
These videos feature excerpts from a number of functions performed by the President of the Republic.
| The President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister |
| Oath-taking ceremony of Judges |
| Oath-taking ceremony of the Government |
| The ceremony of receiving the letters of credence of diplomatic representative of foreign state |
| Oath-taking ceremony of Judges |
| The ceremony of receiving the letters of credence of diplomatic representative of foreign state |
| Swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed minister |
| The ceremony of receiving the letters of credence of diplomatic representative of foreign state |
| Awards granting and honorary titles conferring ceremony |
| Мilitary rank awarding ceremony |
| High state awards and honorary titles awarding ceremony |
| Oath-taking ceremony of Judges |
| The ceremony of receiving the letters of credence of diplomatic representative of foreign state |
| Official welcoming ceremony of the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan |
| Farewell ceremony for the President of Greece |
| Official welcoming ceremony of the President of Georgia |