Ankara to solve Kurd problem soon: Turkish expert

Turkey will solve country's Kurd problem, Turkish Prime-Minister Rejeb Tayyib Erdogan said at a meeting of the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP). Prior to the meeting Erdogan met with leader of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) Ahmet Turk.

Erdogan described the meeting as positive saying that the Kurds problem will be solved soon.
Ahmet Turk considered the meeting as start of dialogue between the parties. Leader of the Turkish mainstream opposition, Republican People's Party (CHP), Deniz Baykal described this meeting as authorities' discussions with supporters of terrorism in the country. Baykal demands the authorities to express its opinion towards Kurds openly.

Laciner said the country has PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) problem connected with Kurds and also economic slump in the regions densely populated with Kurds.  

It is difficult to solve these problems at once. However, AKP policy aimed at solving this problem will yield its fruits, Laciner said.

The expert said the presence of the Kurd problem in the country is the mistake of previous government and Turkey will solve this problem through democracy.

PKK describes itself as supporter of the Kurds using their problems. Settlement of the Kurd problem will weaken the PKK terrorist organization, Laciner added.

PKK terrorist organization's authority among Kurds is eroding due to the Turkish authorities' policy towards Kurds, Laciner said.

Both Kurds and Turks support the solution of this problem and are prepared for it, Laciner added.

/Trend News/