Commenting on the PKK’s weapon destruction ceremony, Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu said: “What we must do is to lead the new era,” while DEVA Party Chair Ali Babacan welcomed the development.
- ANF
- NEWS DESK
- Friday, 11 July 2025, 18:02
Ahmet Davutoğlu, leader of the Future Party, and Ali Babacan, leader of the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA), shared statements on their X (formerly Twitter) accounts regarding the PKK’s weapon destruction ceremony.
“Not an end but a beginning”
In his post, Davutoğlu described the disarmament ceremony as “not an end but a beginning.” Emphasizing that there are still crucial stages ahead, he said, “We cannot achieve real stability and a climate of peace without reaching a full and complete democratic order based on human rights and rooted in a freedom-security balance. Our path is tough, our surroundings filled with risks. What we must do is to set aside small political calculations and lead a new era where all 85 million citizens feel equal and free, within national unity and solidarity.”
“I hope it leads to peace”
Ali Babacan, on the other hand, said he welcomed the PKK’s disarmament ceremony with satisfaction and added: “I hope it will be beneficial for our country and lead to lasting peace and stability. We will continue to monitor the process with cautious optimism and to voice our proposals and warnings.”
Source: ANF News
