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Lukashenko gets sworn as leader of Belarus for seventh term
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his nearly three-decade rule for another five years. The inauguration took place at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on Tuesday, with over 1,100 guests in attendance, according to the Belarusian news agency BelTA.
Lukashenko, who has led the country since 1994 following its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, emphasized Belarus’ achievements in sovereignty. In his speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to guiding the nation on a path of peace, unity, patriotism, and justice, describing Belarus as a “state for the people.”
He also noted the significance of taking the oath in a year marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, calling it a major responsibility. “We all swear an oath of faithful service to the Fatherland and will not allow anyone to erase our contributions to history,” he declared.
Lukashenko was officially declared the winner of the January 26 presidential election by the Central Election Commission, securing 86.82% of the vote. As per the constitution, the president must take the oath within two months of the election, in the presence of lawmakers, top judicial officials, and members of the Belarusian People’s Assembly. His latest term will run until 2030.
His reelection in 2020 led to mass protests and condemnation from Western governments, which accused him of electoral fraud—claims he dismissed as politically motivated. Lukashenko has also faced criticism over his governance, but in November last year, he acknowledged ruling under a “dictatorship,” describing it as one that ensures “stability, security, order, kindness, and hospitality.”
Lukashenko, who has led the country since 1994 following its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, emphasized Belarus’ achievements in sovereignty. In his speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to guiding the nation on a path of peace, unity, patriotism, and justice, describing Belarus as a “state for the people.”
He also noted the significance of taking the oath in a year marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, calling it a major responsibility. “We all swear an oath of faithful service to the Fatherland and will not allow anyone to erase our contributions to history,” he declared.
Lukashenko was officially declared the winner of the January 26 presidential election by the Central Election Commission, securing 86.82% of the vote. As per the constitution, the president must take the oath within two months of the election, in the presence of lawmakers, top judicial officials, and members of the Belarusian People’s Assembly. His latest term will run until 2030.
His reelection in 2020 led to mass protests and condemnation from Western governments, which accused him of electoral fraud—claims he dismissed as politically motivated. Lukashenko has also faced criticism over his governance, but in November last year, he acknowledged ruling under a “dictatorship,” describing it as one that ensures “stability, security, order, kindness, and hospitality.”
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