Saadet, Gelecek, and DEVA Parties Express Support for New Peace Process

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Leaders of Turkey’s Saadet, Gelecek, and Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) parties have reaffirmed their support for the new peace initiative, highlighting their stance during discussions in the Turkish Parliament. 

While the nationalist İYİ Party, which had previously opposed dialogue efforts, remains cautious, it has indicated that it will evaluate any formal request for negotiations.

Broad Political Backing for the Process

The Yeni Yol alliance, which includes Saadet, DEVA, and Gelecek, has fully endorsed the peace process. Saadet Party leader Mahmut Arıkan described Abdullah Ocalan’s call for the PKK’s disbandment as a significant development, emphasizing that "the solution does not lie in the barrel of a rifle."

Similarly, DEVA Party leader Ali Babacan stressed the importance of recognizing the rights of Kurds in Turkey and neighboring countries, including Syria. 

"Kurdish communities in Syria should participate freely in politics and engage on equal footing. Our goal is to establish friendly relations with them, just as we have done within our own borders for centuries," Babacan stated. He also urged an end to the militarization of Turkey’s foreign policy in the region.

Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu also expressed his support for the process but insisted on greater transparency. "We back any initiative that aims to rid Turkey of terrorism. However, vague concepts like confederalism and autonomy are unrealistic. Without a clearly outlined roadmap, I remain skeptical," Davutoğlu asserted. 

İYİ Party's Cautious Approach

Despite its previous opposition to the negotiations, the nationalist İYİ Party has signaled a more measured stance. Party leader Musavat Dervişoğlu stated that if a formal request for talks is submitted, the party will review it through its parliamentary faction and executive council before making a decision.

Political observers believe that the current momentum behind the peace process is stronger than in previous attempts, with growing support within parliament indicating that negotiations could proceed at a faster pace.