Imrali Delegation statement after meeting with Leader

The Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (HDP) delegation (Imrali delegation) issued a statement following its meeting with Leader Abdullah Ocalan. This came after the Turkish Parliament announced the formation of an expanded parliamentary committee within the framework of the "Peace and Democratic Society" call.

26 July, 2025 10:31

NEWSDESK

In the context of the "Peace and Democratic Society" call, Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş announced yesterday the formation of a 51-member parliamentary committee to support the peace process and strengthen democracy.

Mr. Kurtulmuş issued formal invitations to the parliamentary blocs of political parties, asking them to nominate their representatives to the committee. The following distribution of committee seats among parties was approved:

21 members from the Justice and Development Party (AKP)

10 members from the Republican People's Party (CHP)

4 members from the Peoples' Democracy and Equality Party (DEM)

4 members from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)

3 members from the New Path Party (Yenî Yol)

One member each from the Free Cause Party (HUD PAR), the New Welfare Party, the Turkish Workers' Party (TİP), the Labor Party (EMEP), the Social Democratic Left Party (DSP), and the Democrat Party (DP).

The Parliament Presidency has set July 31, 2025, as the deadline for the parties to submit their candidates, marking the official commencement of the committee's work.

In a related development, a delegation from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) to Imrali Prison issued a written statement today following its meeting with Leader Abdullah Ocalan on July 25.

The delegation explained that "the meeting, which lasted three and a half hours, addressed developments in the political process and recent meetings held with the Turkish President, the Minister of Justice, and the heads of political parties."

The meeting also included an exchange of views on the weapons destruction ceremony held on July 11. Ocalan praised the spirit of will, confidence, and determination that pervaded the ceremony, considering it a positive step on the path to peace. He expressed his hope that the new parliamentary committee would be inclusive and effective in achieving its goals of consolidating peace and democracy."

At the end of the meeting, the Leader extended his greetings to the people and all segments of society.

Sh-S

ANHA