Erdogan's Peace Path: PKK Begins Weapons Handover

Turkish President Erdogan expressed hope that the PKK militants' weapons handover marks a step towards lasting peace. Thirty militants symbolically burned their weapons in Iraq, indicating progress in ending the long-standing insurgency against Turkey.

In a significant move that could shape the region's future, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the commencement of a weapons handover by Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants. This initiative, he hopes, will forge a path towards security and enduring peace in Turkey and its surrounding areas.

During the symbolic ceremony, thirty PKK fighters ignited their weapons at the entrance of a cave in northern Iraq. The act marks a pivotal progression towards resolving a decades-long insurgency against the Turkish state.

Erdogan, sharing his sentiments on X, the social media platform, emphasized the hopes pinned on achieving national security and peace through this gesture.

(With inputs from agencies.)