04.12.2025 20:00
The summary of the minutes from the meeting held by the delegation consisting of members from the AK Party, MHP, and DEM Party with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in Imralı was read to the 'Terror-Free Turkey' commission. The minutes noted that Öcalan was reminded that there were no separate state, federation, administrative autonomy, or cultural solutions in the call made on February 27, and that the terrorist leader confirmed this by saying, "Yes, that's right."
Here is the transcript read in the Parliament:
In the meeting, Öcalan stated that he greatly contributed to the 100-year Turkish-Kurdish relationship systematics with the words of MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, expressed that he showed a rare courage in the history of the Republic, and conveyed his gratitude to him, as well as expressing his gratitude and thanks to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the courage he showed during the process.
Öcalan said he stands behind his word
Abdullah Öcalan expressed that he stands behind the promises he made from the beginning of the process, stating that if conditions permit, he has the theoretical and practical means to realize this. He elaborated on the historical background and emphasized the importance of Turkish-Kurdish brotherhood by referencing Ziya Gökalp.
Disbanding the organizational existence of all components of the PKK
Abdullah Öcalan stated that he has distanced himself from armed methods, adopted a political method, and that the announcement of the disbanding of all components of the PKK and the laying down of arms within the framework of the February 27 call was well received by society, noting that the public is following this development and that he is also influential in Syria and Iraq.
At this point, Feti Yıldız reminded Öcalan that he was present as the lawyer of the martyr families in the case Öcalan was convicted of, to which Öcalan replied, "I stand behind the promises I made in the process that started with the handshake of Devlet Bey."
Every soldier loss is a tragedy
Hüseyin Yayman stated that he came here with the sensitivity of the martyr families, to which Abdullah Öcalan said that every soldier loss is a tragedy for him, that he never rejoices, and that young people should not die like this. He stated that a solution must definitely be reached in Turkey and the region and expressed his sadness over the TUSAŞ action.
He was told that "the use of language from the pre-Lausanne and 1924 period is poisoning the process."
Öcalan was told that he needed to make a new call regarding Syria
It was stated that "When the Zap region was evacuated, the presence of armed members of the organization created public outrage, and it was seen that the PKK did not fully comply with the call made in this regard," and that it is essential for the SDF to comply with the March 10 agreement, and that Öcalan needed to make a new call regarding Syria.
PKK must lay down not only its weapons but also its mental weapons
It was conveyed to him that this state is the state of all of us, that when saying "Lay down your weapons," it encompasses all components of the PKK, and that there are observations that the PKK has sent the forces it withdrew from Iraq to Syria, which contradicts previous statements. In response, Öcalan stated that "the PKK must lay down not only its weapons but also its mental weapons."
He declared that he stands behind his words of being ready to serve the state
Feti Yıldız noted that even during the period when martyr news came, no one broke the window of their Kurdish neighbor, emphasizing that despite so much pain, Kurdish-Turkish enmity never arose. In response, Öcalan stated that he respects the martyr families, acknowledging how great their pain is, and reminded of Devlet Bahçeli's words, "I am ready to serve my state," and in response to "Come," he reiterated that he stands behind his words and that if conditions permit, he has the theoretical and practical means to realize this.
He stated that he sees the past year in the process of the February 27 announcement as successful, noting that no martyrs were lost during this period. Thus, a significant political opening was achieved, public support increased, and he stated that the question marks in the public's mind would be resolved in the future.
In pursuit of positive moves
In response to the statement that if a Turkey without terrorism is to be realized, Turkey is expecting practical and concrete steps, Öcalan expressed that he is in pursuit of positive moves and steps.
Clear instructions for every field
In response to the expression that there is resistance regarding concrete steps and that moving the organization's center from Kandil to the Syrian field will not solve the problem, he stated that as the leader of the organization, he must give clear instructions for every field, and that when these steps are realized, a new climate will emerge.
Abdullah Öcalan also stated, "You have asked this question repeatedly," affirming that he stands behind his words and that he is putting forth all his efforts for the success of the process.
No federation, no administrative autonomy
In response to the reminder that there is no separate state or federation in the February 27 call, and that there are no administrative autonomy or cultural solutions, Öcalan replied, "Yes, that's right," confirming it.
He stated that he adopts a unitary structure and local democracy for Syria
In response to questions regarding Syria from Hüseyin Yayman, he stated that they base their approach on the SDF's March 10 agreement, emphasizing that great care must be taken against Israel's moves in the region, and that he adopts a unitary structure and local democracy for Syria.
In response to questions about whether there will be a local defense force, he answered, "There is no defense force, there are forces within the scope of public order. I mean, like the police."
No Kurdish can live without a Turk, no Turk can live without a Kurd in this geography
He stated that no Kurdish can live without a Turk, and no Turk can live without a Kurdish in this geography, providing a long historical narrative and referencing Sultan Sencer to emphasize the historical importance of this unity.
He stated that he should have dissolved the PKK in 1993
He mentioned that he abandoned the idea of real socialism since 1995, stating that the mental transformation is a painful process, and that he should have dissolved the PKK in 1993, but that someone has sabotaged this initiative every time.
Effect of coup mechanics
He defined this sabotage process as a coup mechanic, stating that the influence of this coup mechanic was also effective in the failure of indirect meetings with Özal, Demirel, and Erbakan from 1993 to the present.
Do you know Mazlum Abdi?
When asked, "Do you know Ferhat Abdi Şahin, does he listen to your orders?" Öcalan stated that he is someone close to him and that he is loyal to him.
He expressed that making claims that will never happen for Turkey would sabotage the process.
In response to Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit's question, "I saw you very healthy, do you have anything to say about women's rights?" Öcalan conveyed his greetings.