Politicians’ Statements on Imrali: Latest News Updates from Turkey
DEM Party MPs Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan recently met with Abdullah Öcalan, the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, on İmralı Island. This meeting has sparked discussions and reactions from various political figures in Turkey.
Following the meeting, the DEM Party released a statement listing the views expressed by Öcalan. In the statement, Deputy Pervin Buldan mentioned plans to meet with other parties in the Parliament to discuss the issues further. Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Ahmet Türk are also expected to attend these meetings.
While no specific date has been set for when Abdullah Öcalan will call on the PKK to lay down their arms, the DEM Party co-chairs see his recent message as a “historic opportunity.” They believe that this call presents a chance to work towards a common future.
On the other hand, İYİ Party Chairman Müsavat Dervişoğlu expressed skepticism about the meeting. He questioned the intentions behind seeking support from Abdullah Öcalan, labeling it as a “shame” for the Republic of Turkey. Dervişoğlu also mentioned the need to review the minutes of the meetings before making further evaluations.
Meanwhile, MHP Deputy Chairman Mevlüt Karakaya viewed the statement from İmralı as a positive development that has accelerated the political process. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a state policy approach towards the issue.
Overall, the meeting between DEM Party MPs and Abdullah Öcalan has stirred up conversations and differing opinions among various political leaders in Turkey. The outcome of these discussions and potential actions taken in response to Öcalan’s message remain to be seen in the coming days.
