The first comment from Presidential Chief Advisor Uçum on the PKK's withdrawal decision.

The first comment from Presidential Chief Advisor Uçum on the PKK's withdrawal decision.

26.10.2025 15:00

President's Chief Advisor Mehmet Uçum made statements regarding the complete withdrawal of the terrorist organization PKK from Turkey. Uçum stated, "The statement is in line with Turkey's overall perspective and fundamental directions, both in terms of the situation in the region and unity and integration. It is understood that necessary steps, including preparations related to the legal framework of the transition process, will be carried out one by one from now on."

On July 11, the terrorist organization PKK, which burned weapons in Northern Iraq, announced today with a historic statement that it has completely withdrawn from Turkey.

ATTENTION-GRABBING MESSAGE FROM ERDOĞAN'S CHIEF ADVISOR

Regarding this critical step of the PKK, a statement also came from President Erdoğan's Chief Advisor Mehmet Uçum. Evaluating the situation on his X account, Uçum used the following expressions; "The transition process to a terrorism-free Turkey is progressing. As stated in the latest announcement regarding the steps taken towards integration and practical confirmation, as our President Erdoğan emphasized, 'we are walking towards the destination calmly.'

It should be noted that the statement made is in line with Turkey's general perspective and fundamental directions, both in terms of the situation in the region and unity and integration.

"NECESSARY MOVES WILL CONTINUE WITH CONFIDENT STEPS"

It seems that necessary moves, including preparations regarding the legality of the transition process, will take place one by one, and the walk towards the target will continue with confident steps."

First comment from President Erdoğan's Chief Advisor Uçum on PKK's withdrawal decision

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