Lagendijk: Closure Of D.T.P. Not Contributes To Solution

ANKARA - Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Commission Co-chairman Joost Lagendijk said Wednesday closure of Democratic Society Party (DTP) does not contribute to solution, and presence of DTP at the parliament is an opportunity.
Lagendijk said DTP should put a much certain distance between itself and PKK terrorist organization.
Speaking at a commission's meeting in Ankara, Lagendijk said it is important for Turkey to continue reforms, and there are two important issues, that are Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code (TCK) and closure case of DTP.
Lagendijk said there is a demand within Turkey to amend Article 301, and issues such as incidents of 1915 and Cyprus problem cannot be solved only by Turkey itself, and EU can extend support to Turkey in these issues. He said however, amendment to Article 301 can be made by Turkey itself.
On the other hand, Lagendijk noted that closure of political parties will not be a solution to terrorism.
DTP should put a more clear distance against PKK terrorist organization, and by this way, DTP can be beneficial in the future, Lagendijk added.