Vardan Ghukasyan was elected mayor of Gyumri, Armenia today at the inaugural session of the Gyumri Council of Elders. He received 18 votes in favor, 0 against.

The inaugural session of the Gyumri Council of Elders is in progress.

The Civil Contract faction of the Armenian authorities, however, is not participating in the session.

Ghukasyan is chairing the session.

The four opposition factions of the Gyumri Council of Elders had announced that they will support Vardan Ghukasyan's candidacy.