PKK group laid down arms, Bahçeli first commented: DEM has taken its place on the side of brotherhood

A critical threshold has been surpassed in the goal of a terror-free Turkey, with a group of members of the PKK terrorist organization laying down their weapons. Following the historic images of the disarmament on Mount Casana, the first statement came from MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli , one of the architects of the process.

"THE DEM PARTY HAS TAKEN ITS PLACE ON THE SIDE OF BROTHERHOOD"

MHP leader Bahçeli, one of the figures who initiated the process with his call, said, "Important days are being lived through. The DEM Party has maintained a sensible and responsible political line, sincerely adhering to the goal of a terror-free Turkey, and has taken its place on the side of a thousand-year-old brotherhood with balanced and accurate words and assessments."

The MHP leader's statements are as follows;

Our country, on the one hand, and the surrounding regions, on the other, are gradually progressing and transitioning into a brand new and hopeful era. Turkey is on the verge of salvation from the scourge of separatist terrorism, whose past has been cemented by nearly half a century of violence and brutality. In accordance with and in support of the "Call for Peace and a Democratic Society" that emerged with the February 27 Imrali statement, the separatist terrorist organization PKK convened its 12th congress on May 5-7, 2025, declaring that it had dissolved its organizational existence and laid down arms.

"THE PKK'S FOUNDING LEADERSHIP HAS KEPT ITS PROMISE"

Indeed, as can be seen from its latest video message, the PKK's founding leadership has kept its word, stood by its commitment, and foresaw global and regional threats in a timely manner. Furthermore, the DEM Party has maintained a sensible and responsible political stance, remaining sincerely committed to the goal of a terror-free Turkey, and standing alongside the millennia-old brotherhood with balanced and accurate statements and assessments.

Our President and his government, who embraced the "Terror-Free Turkey" commitment that has become state policy from the outset and made every effort to embrace the process until the very end, fully embraced it. The Nationalist Movement Party and the People's Alliance unwaveringly maintained their political acumen and resilience in the struggle, refusing to succumb to any provocation or subversive indoctrination.

The goal of a terror-free Turkey has progressed with solid and healthy initiatives. Effective today, the separatist terrorist organization has begun surrendering its weapons in groups, while at the same time, historic developments have begun to mark the end of a dark era. Political and ideological circles, who have engaged in exploitation, slander, and denial to maintain an atmosphere of provocation, have been disappointed by the flourishing hopes and expanding climate of peace and tranquility.

"THERE ARE EXTRAORDINARILY IMPORTANT DAYS"

These are truly extraordinary days for both Turkey and our region. These positive and heartwarming developments are a turning point, and in this context, the collective conscience rejoices. A terror-free Turkey is the path to a future filled with prosperity, security, and peace.

A terror-free Turkey is the absolute and enduring force of national unity and solidarity. With the completion of the arms surrender process within the specified timeframe, bad memories will be left behind, and the Turkish nation will be the architect and axis of the new century.