Kurtulmuş met with Bayr, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, met with the Speaker of the PACE, Petra Bayr, in her office in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. During the meeting, Kurtulmuş stated that he found the visit important for the development of relations between the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the PACE. Noting that the Turkish Delegation actively participated in the discussions at PACE, Kurtulmuş said that the meeting of the Culture, Science, Education and Media Commission, hosted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Istanbul on 2-3 June 2026, was also extremely successful. Kurtulmuş emphasized that the 'Terror-free Turkey' goal, which was put into practice by the combination of the state mind and the nation's conscience in Turkey, is an important opportunity that aims not only to end terrorism but also to make the climate of democratization, social peace and brotherhood permanent in Turkey. Stating that the bill prepared in this process was accepted with a record 467 votes in the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and that it is one of the laws that received the greatest support, Kurtulmuş said that a Monitoring Commission will be established in the Turkish Grand National Assembly within the scope of the law and that they will continue the process together under the common responsibility with the representation of the political parties. Kurtulmuş also added that the terrorist organization emptied some caves in the Metina region of Iraq, that the organization's laying down of weapons in the field was observed by the security forces, and that they would follow the steps to be taken in the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process, and if legal regulation was needed, they would bring this to the agenda.

'Türkiye WILL CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT TO THE PALESTINE CASE'

Noting that the Palestine issue is an issue that closely concerns both the region, Turkey and Europe, Kurtulmuş said that genocide is being committed in Gaza and that there is state terrorism in the West Bank. Kurtulmuş stated that the humanitarian front established against this attitude of Israel has mobilized the global conscience and thus Israel has become increasingly isolated in the world, and that the conscience of humanity will prevail sooner or later. Stating that the entire international community should take action for a two-state solution in Palestine, Kurtulmuş stated that Turkey will continue to support the Palestinian cause. Stating that they are closely following the report titled 'Suspension of Israel's observer status', which is about Israel's actions that are incompatible with the values ​​of the Council of Europe, which is being prepared by the PACE Political Affairs and Democracy Commission, Kurtulmuş emphasized that they expect support from PACE President Bayr for the efforts of the Turkish Delegation within the PACE on the Gaza issue.

'WE CARE ABOUT THE SOVEREIGNTY OF UKRAINE'

Kurtulmuş said that the Russia-Ukraine war has become an endless war of attrition and that peace is possible in this war, which has the potential to spread over a wide area. Kurtulmuş reminded Turkey's policy of caring and supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Kurtulmuş invited PACE President Bayr to the COP31 Meeting. After the bilateral meeting, they visited the bombed areas in the Turkish Grand National Assembly during the FETO coup attempt on July 15 and left carnations. The duo then visited the General Assembly Hall.