The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD / ANC Europe) calls on Turkish citizens living in Europe to vote for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) in the June 7 parliamentary elections of Turkey, Azbarez reports.

“EAFJD’s support for the HDP is based on the shared values and approaches on many issues of mutual interest. We consider the HDP to be a progressive force in Turkey, actively struggling for peoples’ rights in their vernacular and with respect to their cultural, religious beliefs and background,” the statement from the organization reads.

The EAFJD has been keeping an ongoing dialogue with the HDP since the latter’s foundation and welcomes the candidacy of several ethnic Armenians as candidates of that party.

In their statement, the EAFJD expressed hope that the Turkish authorities will ensure a free and fair campaign cycle and elections and also noted that they closely monitor the course of events.