Concerned citizens say they will continue their vigil to stop further construction of stores at Mashtots Park in downtown Yerevan.

In a press statement, the activists say they walked away from meetings with Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan and Chief Yerevan Architect Narek Sargsyan convince that the construction is illegal and based on an arbitrary decision by the Yerevan Municipality, despite arguments made to the contrary by city officials.

The activists argue that city officials are backing the interests of a few businessmen at the expense of the public.

They say that officials were at a loss to explain why stores recently dismantled along Abovyan Street are being rebuilt in a public green space.