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Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) announced that a new parliamentary commission will be formed in the coming days to advance the “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative, aimed at ending domestic armed conflict.
Speaking in Ankara on Sunday, party spokesperson Omer Celik said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent remarks had received international attention and represented a significant step toward eliminating terrorism.
“The terrorism issue will be resolved,” Celik said. “This is a national effort. The commission will soon be established, and the Parliament will be actively engaged.”
He emphasized that all armed groups, including all branches of the PKK—designated a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the EU, and the U.S.—must fully disarm.
Celik said the regional response, including interest from Iraqi authorities, had been encouraging.
“This is not a negotiation or a give-and-take process,” he stated. “It is a determined national campaign to remove terrorism from Türkiye’s agenda.”
Celik also criticized some opposition figures for using divisive language or misrepresenting the government's intent.
“We welcome constructive criticism,” he said, “but distorting facts or engaging in verbal aggression has no place in this process.”
The planned commission will follow directives issued by President Erdogan and focus on integrating both security and civilian strategies in the fight against terrorism.
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