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Turkey regional stability and counter-terrorism efforts

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Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has articulated a national commitment to regional stability and internal unity, specifically aiming for a “Turkey without terrorism” through a logistical, step-by-step approach. Kurtulmuş noted that Turkey has incurred approximately $2.3 trillion in economic costs due to fifty years of terrorism and criticized attempts to fragment the region via proxy organizations. Following public commitments, political engagement progressed toward formal parliamentary discussions, including meetings with the DEM Party to discuss the “Terörsüz Türkiye” (Terror-free Turkey) process. Legal frameworks have since been formalized via Law No. 7595, regarding the Strengthening of National Solidarity and Social Integration. Presidential Advisor Mehmet Uçum clarified that this is a transition process rather than a traditional solution process, featuring a postponement mechanism requiring a National Security Council decision to confirm the end of a terrorist organization’s physical presence and the surrender of weapons. In late October 2026, Kurtulmuş ~~reported significant progress in~~ announced the ~~Metina region, noting that state institutions have taken control~~ establishment of ~~caves and weapons previously held by terrorist groups. He announced that~~ a parliamentary ~~commission, which passed a roadmap report with 47 out of 50 votes, is moving toward establishing a~~ monitoring ~~commission. This~~ commission ~~will include~~ within the Grand National Assembly (TBMM). This commission, composed of representatives from various political ~~parties~~ parties, is designed to oversee the disarmament ~~and dissolution~~ process on behalf of the nation. During budget discussions for the TBMM Presidency’s 2027 budget, Kurtulmuş emphasized a ~~“Turkish model” that excludes external third-party observers. While~~ strategic shift from a “war economy” to a “peace economy,” describing the ~~Yeniden Refah Party expressed support~~ recent legislation as a major milestone for democratic development. He outlined three specific safeguards to ensure the ~~immediate liquidation of terrorist organizations, members~~ success of disarmament: a board led by the ~~Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) raised concerns regarding~~ Vice President, identification via National Security Council decisions, and the ~~verification of permanent disarmament. During an academic ceremony in Batman,~~ aforementioned parliamentary monitoring commission. Kurtulmuş ~~reaffirmed~~ urged that ~~the goals of the state and the “conscience of the nation” have aligned.~~ this “historic opportunity” should not be sacrificed for narrow political interests.

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