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Abdullah Gül Comments on 'Framework Law': Thanks Erdoğan and Bahçeli
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Abdullah Gül Comments on 'Framework Law': Thanks Erdoğan and Bahçeli

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkey's parliament approved a "framework law" with 467 votes, which has now been published in the Official Gazette following President Erdoğan's approval.
  • A new council, chaired by the Vice President, will be formed to oversee the implementation of the law, with its first meeting scheduled for August 24.
  • Former President Abdullah Gül praised the law as opening a new door for resolving the Kurdish issue and thanked President Erdoğan and Devlet Bahçeli for their roles.

Turkey's parliament has passed a significant "framework law" with overwhelming support, receiving 467 'yes' votes. The legislation, now published in the Official Gazette after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's approval, marks a crucial step towards its implementation.

The law published today in the Official Gazette with the approval of our President has opened a new door in resolving one of the most important issues of our Republic's history, the Kurdish issue.

— Abdullah GülCommenting on the significance of the newly approved framework law.

Following the law's publication, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced the establishment of a council tasked with overseeing its application. This council, which will operate under the Vice President's leadership, includes relevant ministers and institutions that have already begun their work in their respective areas. The council's inaugural meeting is set for August 24, where it will discuss its operational procedures, establish sub-commissions for disarmament and reconciliation, and address coordination matters among member institutions.

Former President Abdullah Gül lauded the new law, describing it as opening a "new door" for resolving the Kurdish issue, a long-standing and complex challenge in Turkey's history. In a statement on social media, Gül extended his congratulations to President Erdoğan and MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, as well as other political leaders and state officials who facilitated the agreement. He expressed his hope that the law would bring positive outcomes for Turkey, reaffirming his belief in the possibility of good things happening.

I congratulate the political leaders who took this brave step, especially President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, as well as the state officials who prepared the ground for this consensus in the background.

— Abdullah GülExpressing gratitude to key figures involved in the law's passage.

The "framework law" signifies a potentially pivotal moment in addressing the Kurdish question, a matter that has deeply impacted Turkish society and politics for decades. The broad parliamentary consensus and the explicit acknowledgment from a former president suggest a concerted effort to move forward on this sensitive issue.

I wish this law to be beneficial for Turkey. I have always maintained my belief that good things will happen.

— Abdullah GülExpressing optimism for the future impact of the law.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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