Historic Step in Turkish Parliament: "Terror-Free Turkey" Commission Meets for the First Time Tomorrow!

Ankara – The "Terror-Free Turkey" commission, established under the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) to forge a common ground in the fight against terrorism, one of the country's most critical issues, will hold its inaugural meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5, 2025) at 11:00 AM. This significant gathering, set to take place in the TBMM Ceremony Hall, will be chaired by TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş.

This long-awaited commission, formed with broad participation from political parties, aims to find lasting solutions to Turkey's terrorism problem, foster social reconciliation, and realize the vision of a "terror-free Turkey." This initial session holds paramount importance as it will determine the roadmap for the commission's future work.

Agenda and Participants of the Inaugural Session

During its first session, the commission will thoroughly define its working principles, methods, and fundamental tenets. This initial meeting will establish the operational framework for the commission and ensure coordination of its future activities. TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş will deliver the opening speech. Following Kurtulmuş's address, members of parliament representing various political parties within the commission will individually take the floor to share their views and assessments regarding the commission's goals, working principles, and the fight against terrorism. This will provide an opportunity to observe how diverse political perspectives can converge around a common objective.

The members of parliament on the "Terror-Free Turkey" commission represent a broad spectrum, underscoring the importance political parties attach to this critical issue. The names of the MPs on the commission are as follows:

• AK Party: Mustafa Şen, Kürşad Zorlu, Hüseyin Yayman, Abdulhamit Gül, Cüneyt Yüksel, Sunay Karamık, Selami Altınok, Kemal Çelik, Mehmet Sait Yaz, Mahmut Atilla Kaya, Şengül Karslı, Mehmet Şahin, Ayşe Böhürler, Radiye Sezer Katırcı, Tahir Akyürek, Ali Kıratlı, Cevahir Asuman Yazmacı, Gökhan Diktaş, Burhan Kayatürk, Abdurrahman Babacan, Ersan Aksu.

• CHP: Murat Emir, Okan Konuralp, Nurhayat Altaca Kayışoğlu, Mustafa Sezgin Tanrıkulu, Türkan Elçi, Turan Taşkın Özer, Oğuz Kaan Salıcı, Murat Bakan, Gökçe Gökçen, Mehmet Salih Uzun.

• MHP: Feti Yıldız, Muhammed Levent Bülbül, Halil Öztürk, Yücel Bulut.

• DEM Party: Gülüstan Kılıç Koçyiğit, Meral Danış Beştaş, Hakkı Saruhan Oluç, Cengiz Çiçek.

• Yeni Yol Partisi: Bülent Kaya, Mehmet Emin Ekmen, Mustafa Bilici.

• Workers' Party of Turkey: Ahmet Şık.

• EMEP: İskender Bayhan.

• New Welfare Party: Doğan Bekin.

• DSP: Önder Aksakal.

• HÜDA PAR: Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu.

• Democrat Party: Haydar Altıntaş.

A New Era in National Unity and the Fight Against Terror

The establishment and inaugural meeting of the "Terror-Free Turkey" commission is regarded as a significant indicator of Turkey's pursuit of common sense and cooperation on a parliamentary level in its fight against terrorism. The commission's work is expected to lay the groundwork for legal and strategic steps in combating terrorism in its various dimensions. With members of parliament from across the country coming together, the message of national unity and solidarity in the fight against terrorism will be strengthened. There is a great public expectation that the commission's actions and decisions will have the potential to produce lasting and inclusive solutions to Turkey's terrorism problem.