August 7, 2002 (, Imo June 29), Colombia's new president is sworn into office.

new Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sworn in on August 7, 2002 at the Capitol in the afternoon.
Colombian Congress President Ramos officiated at the inauguration ceremony, and awarded the presidential sash Uribe. Subsequently, the Vice-President Gonzalo Sanchez as well as all the 13 ministers of the new cabinet was sworn in under the auspices of President Uribe. inaugural speech stressed
Uribe, Colombia's peace and national reconciliation is a priority, and to achieve social stability is the premise to guarantee the stability of the economic development. (Lsjt.net)
Special Envoy of the Chinese Government, Minister of Land and Natural Resources Tian Fengshan was invited to attend the inauguration ceremony.