Representative of a ruling Republican Party Of Armenia Araik Hovhannisyan , speaking of the forthcoming elections to the Elders' Council of Yerevan, particularly mentioned that local elections are at the core of democracy, and pre-election campaign started in Yerevan move at the regular pace.

According to RPA representative, transfer to a new system of city administration elections should be very smooth. He also believes, that pre-election promises must be based on truly realizable programs. "Our population will give votes to the candidate, who will give the most realistic promises, and who is experienced in urban management. Our promises should have real ground," stressed Hovhannisyan.


RPA representative called on political parties to go to elections with the common slogan "In the name of Yerevan".