Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, urged his fighters to disarm in a video message ahead of a symbolic disarmament ceremony, marking a significant step in the peace process with Turkey. He emphasized the importance of transitioning from armed struggle to democratic politics. Turkish President Erdogan expressed optimism about the peace initiative's potential benefits for Turkey and the region. A group of PKK fighters is expected to publicly lay down their arms in a ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.