On June 5-12, five Armenian journalists will be on visit to Turkey to cover the pre-election campaign.

They will meet with representatives of Turkish political parties, political analysts, experts, as well as mass media representatives. The group will also participate in a round table in Turkey.

“Support to Armenia-Turkey rapprochement” project is implemented by Yerevan Press Club in a consortium with International Center for Human Development (ICHD), and Union of Manufacturers and Businesspeople of Armenia (UMBA). The project is financed by United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

USAID and the Consortium Members support Armenia-Turkey rapprochement by facilitating engagement between civil society groups, establishment and development of business partnerships and regional professional networks, and enhanced understanding between the people, for peace and economic integration in the region.

Parliamentary elections in Turkey are scheduled for June 12, 2011.