Statement

(1) Before assuming office, not later than ten days from the day of the announcement of the final results, but not prior to the end of the term of the outgoing President, incoming President of the Republic shall give and sign a ceremonial statement before the Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia, as follows:
"I hereby declare that I shall execute the Office of the President of the Republic of Macedonia in conscientious and responsible manner, that I shall respect the Constitution and the Laws, and that I shall protect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Republic of Macedonia".
(2) The President of the Republic of Macedonia, elected in presidential elections due to cessation of term, shall deliver the statement from paragraph (1) of this article within three days after the announcement of the final results.