AKP’s Metiner Shares Demirtaş’s Remarks on Habertürk TV
Selahattin Demirtaş Advocates for Peace from Prison
Table of Contents
- Selahattin Demirtaş Advocates for Peace from Prison
- Selahattin Demirtaş’s Call for Peace: A Q&A
- Who is Selahattin Demirtaş?
- Why is Selahattin Demirtaş in prison?
- What was the purpose of Mehmet Metiner’s visit to Demirtaş?
- What is Demirtaş’s main message regarding the resolution of issues in Turkey?
- What are the key points of Demirtaş’s message, as conveyed by Mehmet Metiner?
- How does Demirtaş view the relationship between democratization and laying down arms?
- What is Demirtaş’s vision for Turkey’s future?
- What did Mehmet Metiner say about his meeting with Demirtaş?
- How did Demirtaş feel about potential discussions centered around him?
- Key Takeaways: Demirtaş’s Vision for Peace
Former AK Party Member of Parliament Mehmet Metiner announced that he visited former HDP Co-chairman Selahattin Demirtaş, who is imprisoned in Edirne F Type Prison, stating, “We had a very productive and useful meeting.”
Metiner, a guest on Habertürk TV, spoke about the meeting:
Selahattin Bey conveyed the following to me; “The state is ours, the country is ours. We are not making demands from our state. we do not have a policy of demands. You no, they ask, ‘What do the Kurds want?’ Mother tongue, homeland, etc. No, we Kurds do not have such a policy of demands. We promise, we promise to grow Turkey. The state is our state, from whom should we demand anything? If it is necessary for Turkey, for all of us, we will sit down and talk in the process where weapons are completely abandoned. We will sit down and talk about what is needed for the country, the state, and social peace. There is no issue we cannot resolve. We do not see democratization as a condition or necessity for laying down arms. Weapons must be abandoned unconditionally, without hiding behind any ‘buts’. These lands have had enough of blood.”
“Let the Weapons Be Drawn, We’ll Sit Down and Talk”
Metiner continued his speech, saying, “it won’t work if we can’t agree hear, if we use language that prioritizes the sensitivity of only one side and hurts the sensitivity of the other side.”
Demirtaş stated; “We cannot evaluate it within the equation of winning and losing. We will embrace, we will grow with each other, we will make each other grow, we will grow our country.” he added, like Mr. bahçeli said, we will sit down and talk about what is essential for democracy.even if we can’t solve it, never again to weapons!
He emphasized, ”I am ready to die here, provided that a Turkey where weapons do not speak and peace is achieved is realized. I find the discussions to be made over me damaging to the process.An understanding that even connects the democracy necessary for Turkey to the abandonment of weapons harms the process. Let the weapons be drawn, we will sit down, we know how to agree on everything. We will talk about our country, democracy.”
“Peace is Above Everything”
“I left my 2-hour meeting with hope. Without looking at what Demirtaş said and did in the past, there is a tremendous political mind,” said Metiner, continuing:
“A mind that says that even if democratization harms the process, we will not postpone it, we will not push it aside, our priority is only the abandonment of weapons, is a mind that will contribute to the peace process in Turkey. We need to solve the problem without weapons by supporting each other, no one should demand anything from each other. especially,even voicing personal things through me is extremely harmful. Provided that there is peace, peace is above everything, if there will be peace, I am ready to die here. As long as our children, other peopel’s children, do not die in the mountains or elsewhere after me. Let them not kill each other or die in prison.”
Selahattin Demirtaş’s Call for Peace: A Q&A
Selahattin Demirtaş,the former co-chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic party (HDP),remains a significant voice in Turkish politics,even from prison. Recently, his message of peace and reconciliation has resurfaced through a meeting wiht former AK Party Member of Parliament, Mehmet Metiner. This Q&A explores the key aspects of Demirtaş’s message and its potential implications.
Who is Selahattin Demirtaş?
Selahattin Demirtaş is a prominent kurdish politician in Turkey. He served as the co-chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP).He was born in 1973. As a politician, he has been a key figure advocating for Kurdish rights and a peaceful resolution too the Kurdish issue in Turkey. Demirtaş has been imprisoned as 2016.
Why is Selahattin Demirtaş in prison?
selahattin Demirtaş has been imprisoned since 2016. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled on his case, finding violations of the European Convention on Human Rights related to his arrest and pre-trial detention.
What was the purpose of Mehmet Metiner’s visit to Demirtaş?
Mehmet Metiner, a former AK Party Member of Parliament, visited Selahattin Demirtaş in Edirne F Type Prison to discuss potential paths towards peace and resolution of ongoing issues within Turkey. Metiner aimed to facilitate a dialogue and understand Demirtaş’s perspective on crucial matters concerning the country’s future.
What is Demirtaş’s main message regarding the resolution of issues in Turkey?
Demirtaş emphasizes the unconditional abandonment of weapons as a crucial first step. He believes that dialogue and mutual understanding are essential for resolving issues, and that peace should be the ultimate goal, surpassing all other considerations. He advocates for a focus on growing Turkey together, rather than a win-lose mentality.
What are the key points of Demirtaş’s message, as conveyed by Mehmet Metiner?
- Unconditional Abandonment of Weapons: Demirtaş insists that weapons must be abandoned without any preconditions or “buts.” He believes this is crucial for progress and stability.
- dialogue and Mutual Understanding: He stresses the importance of sitting down and talking to find solutions for the country, the state, and social peace.
- Focus on Growth, Not Demands: Demirtaş rejects the notion of making demands from the state. Instead,he advocates for a collaborative approach to grow Turkey together.
- Peace Above All: He prioritizes peace above everything else, even at the cost of his own life, to ensure a future where children do not die in conflict.
How does Demirtaş view the relationship between democratization and laying down arms?
Demirtaş believes that the abandonment of weapons should not be conditional on democratization. He argues that linking the two harms the peace process. Weapons should be laid down unconditionally so that dialogue can begin on the future of the country and its democracy.
What is Demirtaş’s vision for Turkey’s future?
Demirtaş envisions a Turkey where weapons are silenced, and peace is achieved through dialogue and mutual understanding.He wants to move away from a “win-lose” mentality and rather focus on embracing each other, growing together, and developing the country collectively.
What did Mehmet Metiner say about his meeting with Demirtaş?
Metiner expressed hope after his two-hour meeting with Demirtaş. He acknowledged Demirtaş’s “tremendous political mind” and his commitment to prioritizing the abandonment of weapons as a contribution to the peace process in Turkey.
How did Demirtaş feel about potential discussions centered around him?
Demirtaş finds discussions that overly focus on him as damaging to the broader peace process. He prefers that the focus remain on the unconditional cessation of violence and the pursuit of constructive dialogue for the benefit of Turkey’s future.
Key Takeaways: Demirtaş’s Vision for Peace
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Unconditional Disarmament | Weapons must be abandoned without any preconditions or expectations. |
| Constructive Dialogue | Open communication and mutual understanding are essential for resolving conflicts. |
| National Unity | Growing Turkey together as a unified nation should be the primary objective. |
| No Demands | Focus on contribution to the country |
| Peace Priority | Peace is the most valuable outcome, superseding all other considerations. |