Is it possible to present public immunity as national salvation? This question was posed to Archbishop Ter Mikayel Ajapahyan, head of the Armenian Apostolic Church Surb Echmiadzin’s Shirak Diocese, in an interview with NEWS.am. Archbishop Ajapahyan expressed his desire to abolish the jurisdiction of the authorities to evacuate settlements, emphasizing the value and historical significance of these territories. He argued that regions with Armenian churches dating back to the 7th and 10th centuries should not fall under Turkish control, as Turkey does not have any settlements in those areas. The Archbishop clarified that he did not intend to offend Georgia and Iran, as they share a common problem with the Armenian people, caused by the invasion of their lands by the Turks. He emphasized the need for a mutually agreed solution, rather than unilateral actions that would only lead to conflict and suffering.

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