Erdogan Says Türkiye Close to Eradicating Terrorism

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday that Türkiye is nearing the final phase of its long-standing battle against terrorism.

"We are now approaching the final stage. With just a bit more patience, a bit more effort, and careful attention, we will, God willing, overcome this final hurdle and reach our long-sought goal with ease," Erdogan said in his address to the nation on the occasion of Malazgirt Victory's 954th anniversary, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu.

Stressing Ankara's determination to march toward a Türkiye free of terrorism, Erdogan said they would build a bright future for the country.

"We will continue to walk confidently, knowing what we are doing and what we aim for, with determined steps toward a terror-free Türkiye that disturbs and unsettles our enemies. Without letting down the trust of our martyrs and veterans, we will together build a bright Türkiye centered on peace, tranquility, and affection," he said.

The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and EU, convened its congress in May and announced its dissolution, following a February call by its imprisoned ringleader Abdullah Ocalan for an end to the decades-long attacks.

On July 11, a group of 30 PKK terrorists, including 15 women, surrendered and destroyed their weapons in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah province by throwing them into a burning cauldron.