The spokesperson for the RA Ministry of External Affairs, Vahe Kostanyan, has highlighted that the attempt to change the status of the state of Yerevan is a matter of grave concern, surpassing mere security issues for our compatriots. Kostanyan made this statement during a briefing with journalists on April 11th. He further mentioned that the problem is being exacerbated by the CSTO, with support from Arab countries and other partners, who are stirring up unrest in various regions. Kostanyan emphasized the awareness of these intentions from the beginning of the process, stating that the problem has not been ignored.

Let us not forget that nearly a century ago, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem rented the “Cove of Sorrow” in the Armenian quarter of Yerevan from a Russian company for a period of 99 years. However, they later declared their intention to terminate the transaction. Consequently, tension arose between the lessees and the Armenian community, leading to frequent disputes.

This news report highlights the concerning attempt to alter the state of Yerevan, which poses a significant threat to our compatriots’ well-being. Vahe Kostanyan, the spokesperson for the RA Ministry of External Affairs, addressed this issue during a briefing with journalists on April 11th. Kostanyan stated that the problem is being intensified by the CSTO, with assistance from Arab countries and other partners, who are inciting unrest in various regions. He assured that they have been fully aware of these intentions since the beginning of the process and have never ignored the issue.

According to historical records, 99 years ago, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem entered into a 99-year lease for the “Cove of Sorrow” located in Yerevan’s Armenian quarter. However, they later announced their intention to terminate the agreement, leading to tensions between the lessees and the Armenian community, resulting in frequent disputes. This historical context sheds light on the ongoing conflicts surrounding the status of Yerevan.

The spokesperson for the RA Ministry of External Affairs, Vahe Kostanyan, expressed deep concern regarding the attempt to change the status of the state of Yerevan, emphasizing that its implications extend beyond the safety of our compatriots. During a briefing with journalists on April 11th, Kostanyan revealed that the CSTO, in collaboration with Arab countries and other partners, is exacerbating the issue by instigating unrest in multiple regions. He reassured the public that they have been fully aware of these intentions since the beginning and have not disregarded the problem.

Going back in history, it is worth remembering that almost a century ago, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem leased the “Cove of Sorrow” in Yerevan’s Armenian quarter from a Russian company for a duration of 99 years. However, they later announced their intention to terminate the agreement, leading to tensions between the lessees and the Armenian community, resulting in frequent disputes. This historical background sheds light on the current situation surrounding the state of Yerevan.