Zareh Sinanyan discusses issues facing the Armenian Patriarchate in  Jerusalem

ArmInfo.The threats face by Armenian communities  are not directly related to the Republic of Armenia, but when they arise, the community often turn to us for help.  High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan made this statement during a press conference, discussing the issue of the Jerusalem Municipality  confiscating the historical property owned by the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem.

However, Sinanyan made it clear that one should not count on the help  of the Armenian authorities. , he  noted. The Chief Commissioner said that the Armenian community of  Jerusalem is currently experiencing serious problems related to the  confiscation of property and the demand of the Jerusalem Municipality  to fulfill tax obligations to the Patriarchate, starting from the  80s. He also pointed out the difficult situation for the Armenian  communities in Ukraine, Syria and Lebanon.

Sinanyan also highlighted the unsafe situation of  Armenian  communities in  Middle Eastern Arab countries. He mentioned that  despite the absence of military actions in Syria, the situation  remains unstable with many unresolved issues for the population.  Therefore, following the Prime Minister's instructions, he will visit  this country in early April to assess the state of the Armenian  Diaspora.