At the inauguration, Ilham Aliyev vowed to defend independence and serve the people with honor

Ilham Aliyev, placing his hand on the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, took the oath:

“As I exercise the powers of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I swear to abide by the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to defend the independence and territorial integrity of the state, and to serve the people with dignity!”

Following this, the president took another oath, this time placing his hand on the holy Quran:

“Placing my hand on the holy Quran, I swear to remain committed to the national-spiritual values and traditions developed by the Azerbaijani people over centuries and to always cherish them.”