Former HDP Co-Chairman Selahattin Demirtaş made the following statements in his written statement on his social media account:
"Each stage of conflict resolution and disarmament processes is challenging, and each stage has its own handicaps and opportunities. The important thing is that all actors involved in the process develop strong collaborations to overcome difficulties and mobilize their capacities to transform opportunities into common gains.
Those who believe in the process and are convinced that it will bring benefits to everyone are making intense efforts to overcome the difficulties. Some circles that do not believe in the success of the process continue to make trouble by calculating how to turn regional or global developments into opportunities. There are also those who approach the process with caution due to the insecurity created by past experiences. One of the important reasons for blockages is the constant confrontation between the will to advance change and the understandings that resist change.
"PRINCIPLED POLITICS CANNOT SURRENDER TO REAL POLITICS"
If you do not believe in the necessity of change, you can easily oppose the process and put forward a thousand reasons that seem consistent within themselves. However, none of these can stop the cruel wheel called realpolitik from turning. "Principled politics, legitimate politics does not surrender or bow to realpolitik, but it does not fall into the naivety of ignoring realpolitik."
Stating that facilitating steps should be taken, Demirtaş continued his words as follows:
"What makes a difference in Mr. Abdullah Öcalan's leadership style is that he sees these balances well and manages to maintain his political ground by making bold moves and taking risks. Mr. Öcalan is clearly aware that the armed struggle has been defeated by time for a very long time. He invites the organization and the state to change at the same time and forces them to do so; thus, he tries to create a new political ground where the steps to be taken will complement each other.
Undoubtedly, the need for change applies to all actors who play a role in the process, but everyone's responsibilities differ depending on their position and the opportunities they have. The responsibility of the state to democratize, create legal guarantees and pave the way for freedoms and the responsibility of the organization to advance disarmament are not interchangeable.
"EVERY ACTOR HAS KEYS IN HIS HAND THAT CAN OPEN DIFFERENT DOORS"
The path to the solution does not pass through a door that can be opened with a single key. Each actor has keys that can open different doors. The important thing is that everyone uses their own key to pave the way for the common path. Thus, obstructions can be overcome and opportunities can be transformed into common gains; As the political institution strengthens, the way for democratization, freedom and prosperity can be paved.
In order for all this to happen, one of the most important needs of the process is the rebuilding of common trust. The insecurity created by past experiences, unfulfilled promises and heavy fractures cannot be overcome only by calls for good will. "Everyone participating in the process should contribute to the creation of conditions that will produce trust together, rather than expecting trust from each other in advance."
