"I swear on my honour that I will perform the duties of President of the Republic of Croatia conscientiously and responsibly for the benefit of the Croatian people and all Croatian citizens. As the head of state, I will abide by the Constitution and law, ensure respect for the constitutional and legal order of the Republic of Croatia, oversee the proper and fair functioning of all state authorities, and protect the independence, existence and unity of the Republic of Croatia. So help me God," Milanović swore during the ceremony at the President's Office at Pantovčak, with his hand on the Constitution, before signing the oath.
Milanović's new five-year term officially begins on Wednesday, and as President of the Republic, he also serves as Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces.