At the moment Council of the Alderman is holding elections of the Yerevan Mayor. The only candidate is Chairman of ArmRusgasprom Board Karen Karapetyan supported by the Republican Party of Armenia.

Addressing the council members, Karapetyan noted he is looking forward to council’s support, NEWS.am correspondent reports. “We should try to create a new system of modern management of the urban economy. Forecasts, plans, implementation, control, we should create all this.  If we do it, then it will be possible to effectively carry out daily activities. In this case we will create favorable conditions to expect investments. If the Council agrees on my candidacy, I hope for active cooperation with all factions. I am confident we have every chance to create a perspective and good city.”

On December 16, Council of the ruling Republican party decided to nominate Karen Karapetyan. Republican group at the Council of the Alderman has an overwhelming majority, including 35 members.