From Armenia in brief: Gagik Beglarian sworn in as mayor of Yerevan

Published: Friday June 12, 2009

Gagik Baglaryan takes the oath of office as mayor of Yerevan.  . Tigran Tadevosian / Photolure

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Yerevan - On June 11, Gagik Beglarian, member of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), was sworn in as the new mayor of Yerevan in an official ceremony in city hall. Taking part in the ceremony was President Serge Sargsian, Speaker of the National Assembly Hovik Abrahamian, Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian, members of parliament, ministers, and other officials.

Mr. Beglarian swore to observe and uphold the constitution of the Republic of Armenia and the laws and decisions by Municipal Council of the City of Yerevan, and to ensure the prosperity of the capital city.

According to Arminfo, President Sargsian said that lessons must be learned from these elections and that the authorities must ensure that the next round will be free of any problems. He said the international reaction to elections in Armenia should not simply be "in general met international standards," but that elections must fully meet all international standards. "We expect a new working style. The new mayor should [be] a leader who is responsible for both successes and failures. The mayor should observe the laws, be closer to the people and love  the residents of the capital city with all his heart," said the president.