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Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said Friday that drafting a new constitution and removing anti-democratic provisions, particularly in the Political Parties Law, is among the Parliament’s most important responsibilities.
“Preparing a new constitution and ensuring Türkiye’s liberation from anti-democratic regulations, especially in the Political Parties Law, is one of the most important duties of this Parliament,” Kurtulmus said during his remarks at the Parliament’s Planning and Budget Commission.
He also underlined that the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission had listened to around 130 institutions and organizations as part of its work.
“I hope that with the next steps we will take, the commission will complete its work and submit its report to the Turkish Grand National Assembly,” he added.
Kurtulmus emphasized the importance of the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission, saying it had operated on the principle of pluralism and reflected Türkiye’s democratic maturity.
“The regional and global conditions make it necessary for Türkiye to completely put the issue of terrorism behind it and to take steps that will ensure lasting peace and brotherhood,” he said.
“Our commission continues its efforts to strengthen peace, security, and democracy standards under the slogan of ‘Terror-Free Türkiye.’”
Addressing parliamentary diplomacy, Kurtulmus said Parliament continues to play an active role on the international stage.
“In today’s world, where almost no region is free from crises and conflicts, Türkiye aims not to follow maneuvers but to determine direction and produce principles. The Turkish Grand National Assembly continues to represent Türkiye’s voice in all international platforms through friendship groups and assemblies,” he said.
Providing information on Parliament’s legislative activity, Kurtulmus stated, “During the 28th legislative term, 3,340 draft laws were submitted to the TBMM Presidency. Of the 202 draft laws that came to the General Assembly, 110 became law, while 100 are still pending. Our support office assisted with 786 draft laws prepared by deputies.” The Grand National Assembly (TBMM) is another name for the Turkish Parliament.
He added that 72 international agreements had been reviewed by Parliament's support office.
“In this term, 14 joint declarations were issued by the General Assembly, including eight condemning Israel’s attacks in Gaza and three addressing terrorist attacks against our security forces,” Kurtulmus said.
He also noted that 941 motions were referred to the Joint Committee, with no immunity files currently on Parliament’s agenda.
Kurtulmus said the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission held 16 meetings totaling nearly 70 hours of work and produced about 3,500 pages of transcripts.
“Only two of these meetings were closed to the press due to the sensitivity of the information shared,” he noted.
He added that the commission heard from ministers, representatives of non-governmental organizations, relatives of martyrs and veterans, and groups representing diverse segments of Turkish society.
“As a result, a strong body of knowledge and experience was built,” he said. “I hope the commission will soon finalize its work and submit the report to Parliament.”
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