As reported on the official page of Turkish-Armenian MP Garo Paylan, the inquiry addressed to the Turkish minister of tourism and culture states that the Holy Etchmiadzin Armenian Church of Zoradir in Van was damaged after the earthquake that took place in Khoy region of Iran on February 24, 2020.

In the inquiry, Paylan asked what measures are being taken to recover the damage caused to the church and when works will begin. “Is there an action plan to preserve and restore cultural values in Van and pass them on to the future generations?” Garo Paylan asked.