ANKARA, Türkiye—The Turkish Presidency affirmed that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s decision to withdraw
its fighters from Turkish territory and the border strip is an important step in the right direction.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said in a post on the InSocial platform that
this step represents “positive progress that deserves to be welcomed.”
Pointing out that the Kurdistan organization, which had announced its dissolution,
In response to the call of its founder, Abdullah Ocalan, it began implementing
its pledge to remove its fighters from Türkiye.
Yilmaz added that Türkiye is closely monitoring this process.
Emphasizing the need to take concrete steps to completely
eliminate the organization as soon as possible.
He also stressed that “the shadows of weapons and terrorism will disappear,”
It will contribute to strengthening democracy, developing the economy,
and achieving the well-being of citizens.
In a related context, the Turkish Vice President confirmed that Türkiye is free of…
And the region from terrorism is a “prerequisite for peace and prosperity,”
Pointing out that this development will enhance internal cohesion,
It constitutes a response to external forces that are trying to exploit the region for imperialist purposes.
The process of withdrawing armed elements towards northern Iraq is currently underway.
In accordance with the directives of Abdullah Ocalan, within the framework of
an agreement in line with his call to stop violence and dissolve the party.
