As we enter the 21st Century, the Turkish state must recognise this fact. If we do not want to go through a centuries-long conflict and really favour a peaceful solution then we must respond to the peace offer presented by our President. The state must become tolerant and act in a manner that will resolve the issues, not aggravate them. If the Turkish people act in this way, only then will you prove to be a great nation. Anything less than this will only bring about disgrace.
Peace is our preferred path as it has always been, and armed struggle is only a forced option.
Both the PKK and our President Abdullah Ocalan are waging a struggle not only for the freedom of the Kurdish people but also for the democratic transformation of the Turkish Republic. Even today we are actively engaged and committed to this struggle. At this stage in our struggle we are, as dignified warriors, making efforts to achieve a honourable peace. The majority of the democratic, patriotic and revolutionary forces did not support or contribute to our struggle in its early stages. These circles, at a time when we are promoting a solution, still adopt the same position.