YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Government decided to dismantle the Mashtots Park pavilions in Yerevan downtown in three years.

The Government approved on Thursday dismantling state property draft project submitted by Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan. The Mayor offers to dismantle the pavilions, as soon as Old Yerevan project will be launched. 

“We are interested in coming to an agreement and consolidation with our citizens on the issue. Besides, we respect the opponents’ views and hold discussions in various formats. I believe the Yerevan citizens will accept the decision, which takes into account also the owners’ interests,” PM said.

Yet, the environmental activists are not persuaded and held a protest near the Government and will continue the struggle in the park as well.

Police took away the tent of the activists forcedly on Wednesday and banned setting up tents in the park on Thursday.