Reading the text of the oath in front of the deputies of the Parliament of Montenegro, ministers, representatives of the diplomatic corps and leaders of the countries of the region, Jakov Millatovic officially assumed the office of the president of Montenegro.

“I swear that I will perform the duties of the president with responsibility, honor, conscience, justice and impartiality. According to the Constitution and the law,” Millatovic said in the plenary hall of the Parliament of Montenegro, which marked the beginning of his five-year presidential term.

In his inaugural speech, Millatovic said he was honored and proud to assume the office of president by taking the oath:

“I will be a true president of all citizens, regardless of their national, political or religious affiliation.”

The current moment has a historical character, said the new Montenegrin president, stating that the change in the political structure and the consolidation of democracy gives rise to hope that in a freer environment the open issues important for the future of Montenegro will be resolved.

About 200 dignitaries attend the inauguration, namely the swearing-in ceremony, which takes place in the Parliament of Montenegro, including officials from neighboring countries, ambassadors and the special envoy of the United States of America [US], Gabriel Escobar.

Members of the Assembly of Montenegro, representatives of the government, justice bodies, as well as the current president of Montenegro, Milo Djukanovic, whom Millatovic convincingly defeated in the second round of the presidential elections, are also present at the ceremony at the beginning of April.