After dozens of PKK terrorists destroyed their weapons in northern Iraq, the terror-free Türkiye goal has passed a critical threshold, ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) spokesperson Ömer Çelik said Friday.
In a statement on X, Çelik stressed that the disbandment and disarmament process must be completed “as soon as possible.”
Çelik emphasized that this marks the first concrete step toward dismantling the PKK in line with Turkey’s strategic objective.
“With Mr. Devlet Bahçeli’s historic call and the state's will manifested by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the determination to turn a historic page in Türkiye’s liberation from the burden of terrorism is progressing stronger,” he stated.
Highlighting cross-party cooperation, Çelik said the frequent consultations between political parties, particularly with the PKK-affiliated Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), reflect the growing sensitivity and consensus needed to support the disarmament process.
“Parliament’s will and the contributions of all political parties will have a tangible impact,” he added.
Çelik also assured that state institutions are engaged in coordinated efforts across diplomacy, intelligence and security to ensure the success of the initiative.
He praised the sacrifices of Türkiye’s martyrs and veterans, saying their efforts have preserved national unity and sovereignty under the principle of “one homeland, one nation, one state, one flag.”
“A critical threshold has been crossed,” he said, while warning against provocations that could undermine the process. He stressed that Türkiye remains vigilant against attempts to exploit terrorism for proxy wars or imperialist designs in the region.
“The goal of a 'terror-free Türkiye' is not only essential for our nation, but it also inspires the establishment of a broader 'terror-free zone' in our immediate region,” Çelik concluded
