Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-02-28
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[01] NEW PRESIDENT - OFFICIAL SWEARING IN CEREMONY
[01] NEW PRESIDENT - OFFICIAL SWEARING IN CEREMONY
ิhe official swearing in ceremony of President-elect Demetris
Christofias will take place Thursday before the House of
Representatives.
Acting President of the House, Costas Papacostas will chair the special
session of the House on 28 February, at 1600 local time (1400 GMT)
during which the new President will be sworn in.
During the ceremony, the Acting House President will explain the reason
for the extraordinary session and then Christofias will give his
affirmation before the plenary of the 56-member House, pledging faith
in and respect for the Constitution and the laws made thereunder and
the preservation of the independence and the territorial integrity of
the Republic of Cyprus.
Christofias will then give a speech and tradition has it that the new
president will then receive the congratulations of the members of the
House.
Around 250 persons have been invited, including government officials
and members of the diplomatic corps.
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