Ankara: Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus affirmed that the Turkish people have reached a new stage in their efforts to completely eradicate terrorism and strengthen the foundation of democratic politics, following the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s announcement of its dissolution and laying down of arms.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Kurtulmus stated on the X platform that the dissolution of the PKK and its abandonment of armed struggle is a historic opportunity for Turkey and the stability and prosperity of the entire region. He emphasized that terrorism and violence hold no legitimacy and underscored the importance of imposing peace, justice, and freedom of thought across the land. Kurtulmus also called on Turkey’s political, judicial, legislative, and executive bodies to collectively ensure an environment where all citizens feel safe and dignified.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz also commented on the PKK’s decision, underscoring that laying down arms and eliminating the terrorist threat would significantly enhance democratic and developmental standards in Turkey. In a social media statement, Yilmaz highlighted the “Century of Turkey” vision proposed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with the historic call by Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bah§eli, as key elements prioritizing a “terror-free Turkey.”

Yilmaz pointed out that democratic politics would flourish in a terrorism-free environment, benefiting all Turks, Kurds, Sunnis, and Alevis, while isolating those promoting separatism and discrimination. Earlier Monday, the PKK announced its decision to dissolve itself and lay down its arms, responding to the call from its founder, Abdullah ‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦€š¬…€œcalan. This call, made in late February, urged the dissolution of all PKK-affiliated groups and the cessation of its armed activities, which have persisted for over 40 years.