The DEM Party İmralı Delegation, comprising Sırrı Süreyya Önder, Pervin Buldan, and Ahmet Türk, visited the former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş at Edirne F-Type Prison. Following the meeting, Demirtaş shared a statement on social media, emphasizing his unwavering trust and support for Abdullah Öcalan and the need for swift, confidence-building actions in the peace process.
Key Points from Demirtaş’s Statement:
- Support for Abdullah Öcalan: Demirtaş reiterated his complete confidence in and support for Öcalan’s efforts for a democratic and peaceful solution.
- Transparency and Public Support: He highlighted the importance of transparency in the process, including briefing political parties, civil society organizations, and social circles to foster a peaceful language and mutual understanding.
- Commitment to Peace: He expressed a desire for a democratic and peaceful resolution to end conflicts and violence permanently, stressing the responsibility of all parties to strengthen the foundation for peace.
- Call for Concrete Actions: Demirtaş urged the government and parliament to create the legal and political groundwork necessary for Öcalan to take the initiative and stressed the importance of tangible, confidence-building measures.
- Sociopolitical Reforms: He emphasized that sustainable political peace must be accompanied by societal peace through democratization, equality, justice, and freedom.
- Appeal to Leadership: Demirtaş thanked political leaders, including the President, Devlet Bahçeli, Özgür Özel, and others, for their initiatives and called for steps that prioritize democracy over personal or partisan interests.
Closing Remarks:
Demirtaş concluded by addressing the Kurdish community’s orientation toward Turkey and expressed hope for the construction of a dignified peace that benefits everyone. He extended his gratitude to the delegation and sent warm greetings to all.
