A solemn ceremony of inauguration of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan took place 10 April in Tashkent at a joint session of both chambers of the Oliy Majlis.

The event was attended by members of government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, heads of ministries and other agencies, members of the Central Election Commission, chiefs of diplomatic missions of foreign nations and representatives of international organizations, national and foreign mass media.

Mirza-Ulugbek Abdusalomov, chairman of the Central Election Commission, opened the joint session. According to him, the results of presidential elections that took place on March 29, 2015, have demonstrated that Islam Abduganievich Karimov is elected President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. On behalf of those gathered in the grand hall and all the voters, chairman of the Central Election Commission cordially congratulated Islam Karimov on his election to the post of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and handed Islam Karimov an identity card of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, President Islam Karimov took an oath of the following content: “I do solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of Uzbekistan, to strictly follow the Constitution and laws of the Republic, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of its citizens, and to conscientiously exercise the duties vested on the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.”

That was followed by the sounds of the State Anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov delivered an inaugural speech at the solemn occasion.

After the speech, the chairing official announced the joint meeting of both houses of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan complete.

The elections of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan have displayed again that our people widely support the policies of the state and the socio-economic reforms. By taking active part in this important political process, the voters have cast their ballot for peace in the country, wellbeing of the people and the great future of our Motherland.