Former general al-Sissi sworn in as Egypt's president

Former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sissi was sworn in
Sunday as Egypt's president, news agencies reported.
"I swear by God Almighty to preserve the republican system, respect
the constitution and law, and to fully care for the interests of the
people, and to maintain the independence and territorial integrity of
the nation," al-Sissi said.
He took the oath at the Supreme Constitutional Court's headquarters
in southern Cairo.
The ceremony was attended by interim president Adly Mansour; judges
of the court; members of the cabinet; and top Muslim cleric
Ahmedal-Tayeb, head of the Al-Azhar Sunni Muslim institution
After taking the oath of office, al-Sissi will get a 21-gun salute,
which will be followed by the playing of the national anthem in front
of the Ittihadiya presidential palace.
He will receive heads of states and delegations participating in the
inauguration.