PKK leader Öcalan to play 'vital role' in disarmament, says İmralı delegation

Mithat Sancar, a member of the DEM Party's İmralı delegation and a lawmaker from Şanlıurfa, asserted that PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan is poised to play a "vital role" in the ongoing disarmament process. Sancar emphasized the need for Öcalan to assume a central, clearly defined, and publicly announced position.

Speaking to journalists alongside other delegation members, Sancar addressed various aspects of the peace process. He indicated that while no decision has been made regarding a new call for disarmament, such a possibility might be considered in future discussions if the process requires it. The delegation also touched upon the formation of follow-up and evaluation committees, with four sub-commissions established.

One of these sub-commissions, focused on disarmament and strategic coordination, is expected to be central to managing the disarmament process. Sancar noted that while Öcalan's significant role in past processes is widely acknowledged, his specific involvement in the new sub-commission's structure and operations is yet to be finalized by the main evaluation committee.

Sancar also commented on the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG), though details on this matter were not elaborated upon in the provided text. The delegation's statements signal a continued focus on Öcalan's potential influence in achieving peace and disarmament, underscoring his perceived importance by the party.