16.07.2026 18:50
In a statement from the DEM Party's Imrali delegation, it was stated that meetings were held with the AK Party delegation and MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli within the scope of the "Peace and Democratic Society Process," and it was noted that the current stage of the process and the urgent implementation of the legal framework were discussed. The statement also reported that the delegation aims to meet with PKK terrorist organization leader Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali Island as soon as possible.
Expectations persist regarding the passage of a framework law before the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) goes into recess, following the publication of a joint report by the National Solidarity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission after the completion of its work.
THEY MET WITH EFKAN ALA YESTERDAY
The DEM Party Imrali delegation, consisting of TBMM Deputy Speaker and Van Deputy Pervin Buldan, and Sanliurfa Deputy Mithat Sancar, met with AK Party Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala yesterday evening, assessing the process and discussing the framework law issue.
A 40-MINUTE CLOSED MEETING WITH BAHCELI
Today, within the scope of the framework law, Buldan and Sancar visited MHP Chairman Devlet Bahceli at his office in Parliament. The closed-door meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes.
STATEMENT FROM THE DELEGATION: WE EXCHANGED VIEWS
Following the meeting, a statement from the DEM Party Imrali delegation said: "As the DEM Party Imrali delegation, we held meetings on July 15 with the AK Party delegation and on July 16 with Mr. Devlet Bahceli to evaluate the topics on the agenda regarding the peace and democratic society process. During the meetings, we exchanged views on the current stage of the process, the urgent implementation of the legal framework, and ensuring it meets the needs. Our consultations in this direction will continue." The statement also noted that after their contacts, the delegation aims to go to Imrali as soon as possible to hold a meeting with terrorist organization leader Abdullah Ocalan.