Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli convened at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Tuesday to engage in discussions centered on Türkiye’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative and potential constitutional reforms. This meeting marks their fourth encounter this year, following prior meetings on January 21, April 30, and August 26.
The “terror-free Türkiye” initiative, a significant focus of their talks, seeks to conclude decades of terrorism in the region. The initiative gained momentum in 2024 after Bahçeli called on Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, to advocate for the disarmament of the group. In February 2025, Öcalan responded with a call for disarmament, initiating a process that Türkiye is now aiming to support through legal measures. These measures could include offering leniency to PKK members who were not involved in terrorist activities.
In addition to domestic issues, regional developments were expected to feature prominently in their discussions. Notably, the Türkiye-Libya maritime boundary agreement, which has recently received approval from Libya’s House of Representatives, was on the agenda. Other potential topics included the Mecca motion, which is anticipated to be presented to Parliament, and the Badr Memorandum.
This meeting underscores the ongoing collaboration between Erdoğan and Bahçeli as they address both internal security concerns and regional diplomatic efforts. The dialogue reflects Türkiye’s continued focus on stabilizing its domestic landscape while navigating complex international relations in the region.