Security and regional cooperation highlighted at Malatya panel on terror-free Turkey

A panel titled "Vision of a Terror-Free Turkey in Terms of Geopolitical Importance" was held in Malatya as part of the 12th Malatya Book Fair. The event was organized by Malatya Metropolitan Municipality and moderated by Dr. Hasan Batar, General Secretary of Malatya City Council.

TBMM AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler and AK Party Malatya MP Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Babacan spoke at the panel. Participants included village heads, civil society representatives, academics, students, and political party representatives.

“There can be no legal regulation without disarmament.”

Güler stated that Turkey has suffered economic, social, and humanitarian losses due to terrorism for approximately 50 years. He said a terror-free Turkey must be made permanent and emphasized that Turkey's security is closely linked to stability in neighboring countries.

The MP said 21 meetings were held under the Commission on Solidarity, Brotherhood, and Democracy, during which 137 people and organization representatives were heard. He stated that disarmament is a fundamental condition in the commission's joint report.

Güler said legal regulations can be implemented only after all elements of the organization lay down arms and security agencies detect this. He stressed that the arrangement should not be considered a general amnesty and that intentional killing and other serious crimes remain outside its scope.

Babacan evaluated the terror-free Turkey process through foreign policy, defense industry, energy, mining, trade, and logistics. He noted that fractures in world politics affect Turkey's security policies.

Güler also said Turkey may face regional risks in the coming years and emphasized the importance of strengthening the defense industry and economic independence.