ArmInfo. Today, on October 13, the newly elected Mayor Hayk Marutyan was inaugurated in the city administration of Yerevan.
At the solemn ceremony H. Marutyan made an oath in which he stated that during the execution of the powers of the mayor of Yerevan, he would adhere to the RA Constitution, laws, decisions of the Council of Elders, in particular, honestly and conscientiously fulfill their duties, serve Yerevan's prosperity, pledged to take care of the preservation and enhancement glory of our ancient capital, to protect the rights, legitimate interests and property of the community, and to make our efforts to justify the confidence of the people, to promote their material and spiritual advancement.
"Today is a very exciting day, and at the same time a responsible one. I stand here because our people decided so. I remember everything that the residents of Yerevan told me and I want to assure you that everything will be as you wish. Because a person who loves his city cannot act otherwise. And I love Yerevan. I'm going crazy about our city. I love the smell of streets washed in the morning. I love citizens of Yerevan hurrying to work and study, a full and cheerful Yerevan during breaks, tired Yerevan but tired of work, full of ringing laughter discussing the events in the coffee houses in Yerevan in the evening! Yes, this is our Yerevan, the city of wonderful architecture, wonderful history, the city of wonderful people. Thank you, dear residents of Yerevan", H. Marutyan said.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, high-ranking officials. It is noteworthy that the leadership of the parliament did not attend the ceremony.