By Kerem Kocalar, Volcan Kasik and Emrah Gokmen
MALATYA, TURKEY (AA) – Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag on Friday slammed those who work with PKK terrorist organization behind closed doors.
Speaking at a provincial meeting of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) party in central Malatya province, he said: “Those who do not like a powerful and stable country will stand against us. Be sure of that. ”
Bozdag added the nation will defend its leader against hostile intelligence agencies and terrorist organizations.
Referring to opposition People's Democratic Party (HDP), he said: “They are not honest…They are representatives of PKK. ”
The Turkish government has accused the HDP of having links to the PKK, which is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S., and the EU.
He also expressed hope that the Felicity Party comprised of “brothers and sisters ” will form an alliance with the ruling party in the upcoming 2019 elections.
