Iranian Foreign Ministry`s spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari made this statement during a weekly briefing in Tehran Dec.28, APA reports.
He said that according to the signed document, necessary work is underway regarding the mosque.
The Armenian government on Dec.10 adopted a decision that the Blue Mosque and the adjacent areas are the property of Armenia. The mosque is expected to be listed as historical and cultural monuments of Armenia. But subsequently, a contract was signed with the Iranian embassy, and regarding the latter’s right to use this mosque for 99 years. The mosque will serve as an Iranian cultural center.
Iran clarifies lease of Azerbaijani mosque in Yerevan
28 December 2015
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An agreement on leasing the Blue Mosque in Yerevan to Iran for 99 years was reached a few years ago. This agreement is being executed now.
