DEM Party MPs Pervin Buldan and Sırrı Süreyya Önder met with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali on Saturday. They issued the following statement about the meeting:

"On 28 December 2024, we held a comprehensive meeting with Mr. Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı. His health is good, and his morale is high. His assessments aimed at finding a permanent solution to the Kurdish issue were of profound importance.

During the meeting, which included an assessment of recent developments in the Middle East and Turkey, Mr. Öcalan presented positive solution proposals to counter the dark future scenarios being imposed.

The general framework of his thoughts and approach can be summarized as follows:

- Strengthening the Turkish-Kurdish brotherhood once again is not only a historic responsibility but also a matter of critical urgency and significance for all peoples.

- For the process to succeed, it is essential that all political groups in Turkey take initiative without getting caught up in narrow, short-term interests, act constructively, and contribute positively. One of the key platforms for these contributions will undoubtedly be the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).

- The events in Gaza and Syria have shown that the resolution of this issue, which external interventions attempt to turn into a chronic problem, can no longer be delayed. The contributions and proposals of the opposition are also crucial for achieving a solution proportional to the seriousness of this issue.

- I possess the necessary competence and determination to provide the required positive contribution to the new paradigm supported by Mr. Bahçeli and Mr. Erdoğan.

- The delegation will share my perspective with both the state and political circles. In this context, I am ready to take the necessary positive steps and issue a call.

- All these efforts will elevate the country to the level it deserves and will also serve as a valuable guide for democratic transformation.

- This is a time for peace, democracy, and brotherhood for Turkey and the region."