May 15, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement following the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in Türkiye:

“Canada welcomes the announcement of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party’s dissolution and disarmament, a significant development that sets the stage for sustainable peace in Türkiye and in the region.

“The dissolution of the PKK marks the end of a decades-long insurgency. It offers hope for a new era of peace and security for Türkiye, its neighbours, and for Kurdish communities throughout the region.

“Canada listed the PKK as a terrorist organization in 2002 in consideration of decades of PKK attacks against Turkish civilians, military personnel, police, diplomats, and businesses in Türkiye and abroad.”

“Canada will continue to work with its international partners to support peace and security in the region.”