Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), Helsinki Citizens Assembly, Hrant Dink Foundation, Agos newspaper and some other civil society organizations supported the initiative and introduction of the project made in Urgup Dinler Hotel. 80 students from Universities in Turkey and 20 students from Universities in Armenia attended to the camp. The project aimed to clear the prejudices of.
In the end of the camp students expressed their opinion about the camp. Making a joint declaration, students said, "We are uncomfortable about the policies of creation of hostility and alienation due to 1915 events between Turkish and Armenian people who had lived together for centuries. We think that the relations of two fellow nation should not be based on "deportation" or "genocide" dilemma, but should be based on peace and friendship. And that is possible with the active attendance of youth of these days to the projects, campaigns and associations. The dialogue and share between Turkish and Armenian students will pave the way for ideas for the solution of problems. This dialogue and share will be the starting point for other projects that will be coordinated in different fields and "Dialogue camp" will be the first step of that process. This project is just a start and a first step for the upcoming steps and for improvement of relations between two country."
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