Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Emphasizes Regional Power and Peace in Şırnak
Meeting with citizens in Şırnak, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu defended freedom of expression and drew attention to Turkey's dominant power in Syria and Iraq.
Coming together with citizens at an event held in Şırnak, CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu emphasized freedom of expression, stated that he does not accept Selahattin Demirtaş being kept in prison for a long time, and drew attention to Turkey's power in the region.
Şırnak Visit and Welcome
Republican People's Party Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who arrived in Şırnak, was welcomed by party members at Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport.
Kılıçdaroğlu, together with his accompanying delegation, came together with citizens at a program organized in the village of Pınarbaşı, attached to the İdil district.
Call for Peace and Reconciliation
Commemorating those who lost their lives in the Ankara Station attack, Kılıçdaroğlu stated that no one should be imprisoned because of their thoughts.
Emphasizing that everyone has to love each other despite differing views, Kılıçdaroğlu stated that it is now time for peace and embracing one another.
Kurdish Issue and Demirtaş Statement
Expressing that he never accepts Selahattin Demirtaş being kept in prison for a long time, Kılıçdaroğlu conveyed that they support the resolution process of the Kurdish issue.
Reminding that the CHP was the first party to prepare a report on this subject in the past, Kılıçdaroğlu said they want conflicts to end and peace to prevail in the region.
Relations with Syria and Iraq
Stating that Turkey should improve its relations with Syria and Iraq, Kılıçdaroğlu touched upon the importance of providing investment and employment to the region.
In his speech, Kılıçdaroğlu stated that Turkey is the dominant power in Syria and Iraq, and noted that public resources should be directed to these regions.