The inauguration of the new mayor of Yerevan took place

Today, the new mayor of the Armenian capital, Hrachya Sargsyan, was sworn in at a solemn session of Yerevan's Council of Elders.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, Chairman of the National Assembly Alain Simonyan, members of the government, other officials and cultural figures attended the inauguration ceremony.

The 56th mayor of Yerevan swore to uphold the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the decisions of the City Council, to honestly and conscientiously execute the duties of the mayor, to contribute to the welfare of Yerevan, to serve for the interests of the citizens.

Afterwards the regalia of the Mayor of Yerevan were handed to the newly elected mayor Hrachya Sargsyan.

In his speech the mayor of Yerevan noted that he has assumed great responsibility becoming the mayor of Yerevan, a city which is over 2800 years old. "We are facing many problems that require effective and fundamental solutions, on which the sustainable development of the capital city of Yerevan depends. A lot of work has been done since the 2018 elections, which is the result of working together. Our goal is to implement ambitious but realistic programs based on the pre-election program of "My Step" bloc, cooperating also with the "Prosperous Armenia" and "Luys" opposition factions. Urban infrastructure management requires a systematic approach and should be based on efficient management, innovative approaches and daily dedicated work," Sargsyan said.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also spoke at the ceremony.

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