Turkish Interior Minister Says No Deal Was Made with PKK

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi said that no deal had been made with the PKK terrorist organization and no concessions had been granted, within the process aimed at fighting terrorism and ensuring public peace in the country. The statement was reported by Report.az, citing Haber Global.

Çiftçi said a rare political consensus had recently formed in Turkey, resulting in the adoption of an important law. Asked whether any deal had been made with the terrorist organization through this law, he answered that none had been made, and that no concessions had been granted. He said the decision was in line with the will of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the state and parliament.

He recalled that the adoption of the "Terror-free Turkey" bill on August 10 was considered one of the important steps taken. The new law reviews the legal status of PKK members who voluntarily surrendered.