Turkish, Armenian and American students came together by the occasion of a ’tolerance camp’ in Çanakkale that is arranged by Turkish embassy of United States.
19 Turkish, 15 Armenian and 10 American students and 25 English teacher from the same countries attended to the ’tolerance camp’ that will continue till July 31. Camp is being held in Çanakkale College and Istanbul Consul General of United States Sharon Wiener, Ali Temel from Çanakkale provincial directorate for National Education, Head of Board of Directors of Çanakkale College Kemal Karakas, teachers and students attended to the opening ceremony of camp.
Watching activities of students, Concul General Sharon Wiener expressed content over meeting of Turkish, Armenian and American students at a ’tolerance camp“and said, “The purpose of this camp is teaching students tolerance. They will have great time here during two weeks. They will understand and learn about each other.”
Evaluating meeting of Turkish and Armenian students at the same ’tolerance camp’ in a period when there are debates about allegations of Armenian genocide, U. S. Consul General to Istanbul Sharon Wiener said, “Lately there are positive steps between Turkey and Armenia. For example Turkish President Abdullah Gul visited Armenia for watching a football game. I hope this process will go on.”
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