On March 16, the State Council held a constitutional oath ceremony in Zhongnanhai. Premier Li Keqiang swore. In accordance with the constitution of the people's Republic of China and the organizational measures for the constitutional oath of state functionaries appointed by the State Council and its departments, 32 heads of 27 departments and units recently appointed by the State Council took the constitutional oath in accordance with the law. At 11 a.m., Xiao Jie, State Councilor and Secretary General of the State Council, announced the commencement of the constitutional oath ceremony. All stand up and sing the National Anthem of the people's Republic of China. Then, the leader stroked the Constitution with his hands and recited the oath, while the other swears stood in line and recited the oath. After taking the oath, Li Keqiang hoped that everyone would be loyal to the constitution, abide by the law, fulfill their duties and work diligently. *** We should work hard and take responsibility, always keep our responsibilities and missions in mind, practice them in practice, respect objective laws, be pragmatic and enterprising, and work creatively. We will place steady growth in a more prominent position, coordinate steady growth, adjust structure and promote reform, and keep the economy running within a reasonable range. It is necessary to grasp the state of affairs, listen to the actual situation and benefit the people. We should strictly administer according to law, set an example of respecting and abiding by the law, protect the legitimate rights and interests of the masses, and promote the construction of a government under the rule of law. As cheap as a mirror, the sun and moon can learn from each other. We should always maintain our clean and honest nature, be cautious about independence, be cautious and upright, and always keep clean hands. We should make concerted efforts to make unremitting efforts to build a prosperous, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious and beautiful modern socialist country. Vice premiers of the State Council Han Zheng, Hu Chunhua and Liu He, State Councilors Wei Fenghe, Wang Yong, Wang Yi and Zhao Kezhi, and principal responsible comrades of relevant departments of the State Council attended the meeting. (Xinhua News Agency)