Taking of the Oath

(1) The candidate whose election was validated by the Constitutional Court shall take in front of the Parliament and of the Constitutional Court, within the term provided in Article 79 (2) of the Constitution the following oath:

“I swear to devote all my personal strength and abilities to the prosperity of the Republic of Moldova, to abide by the Constitution and the laws of the country, to defend democracy, fundamental human rights and freedoms, the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Moldova”.

(2) Since the date the oath is taken, the exercise of the mandate as President of the Republic of Moldova shall effectively start