EU calls for seizing moment after PKK announces end to armed struggle

BRUSSELS, May 12 (KUNA) -- The European Union (EU) called on on Monday all concerned parties to "seize the moment" and pave the way to work towards peace following the Kurdistan Workersآ’ Party (PKK) announcement of ending its decades-long armed conflict against the Turkish state.
EU foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni told reporters "The European Union considers that launching a credible peace process, aiming for a political solution to the Kurdish issue, would be a positive step to achieve a peaceful and sustainable solution." Earlier in the day, the PKK announced its decision to disband and lay down arms in Turkiye after a 40-year-long campaign. (end) arn.mt