Alexander Lukashenko, re-elected as president of Belarus for a seventh term in the January 26 elections, has officially assumed office.

The inauguration ceremony took place at the Independence Palace in Minsk, attended by top officials and numerous invited guests.

Lukashenko took the oath in Belarusian, with his right hand placed on the Constitution of Belarus.

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He pledged to “faithfully serve the people, respect and protect the rights and freedoms of people, observe and protect the nation's constitution.”

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Following the oath, the president signed the document confirming his new term, and Chairman of the Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko presented him with the presidential certificate.

A flashback

Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh five-year term as the president of Belarus following a decisive victory in January's election.

Lukashenko received 86.8% of the vote, according to the official results released by the country's electoral commission.

“You can congratulate the Republic of Belarus, we have elected a president,” said Igor Karpenko, the commission’s head, during a press conference.

The electoral commission reported a voter turnout of 85.7%, with 6.9 million eligible voters. An earlier exit poll aired on state television had projected Lukashenko would win 87.6% of the vote.

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