Political parties exchange Eid al-Adha greetings

Political parties in Türkiye marked Eid al-Adha with a series of congratulatory visits on June 17, signaling a renewed push for dialogue in Turkish politics.

The celebrations kicked off with a meeting between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on the second day of Eid.

CHP deputy leader Deniz Yavuzyılmaz led a delegation to the AKP headquarters, where they were welcomed by AKP's Belgin Uygur.

The discussions began with the Gaza agenda before shifting to economic issues. Yavuzyılmaz emphasized the need to improve the minimum wage, while Uygur reassured that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is committed to protecting citizens from inflation.

Following this, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) delegation visited the AKP headquarters, continuing the exchange of Eid greetings.

Meanwhile, an AKP delegation headed by Hasan Sert, a member of the party's central decision-making and executive board, visited the CHP.

They were received by CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel. Both sides highlighted the importance of "normalization and dialogue" in the political arena.

The Democratic Left Party (DSP) also participated in the celebrations, being the first to visit the MHP headquarters, where they discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

In addition to meetings with the CHP and the MHP, the AKP also exchanged greetings with delegations from the DSP, the Free Cause Party (HÜDA PAR), the New Welfare Party (YRP), the Great Union Party (BBP), the İYİ (Good) Party and the Patriotic Party (VP).

The MHP similarly engaged with the CHP, the YRP and the SSP.

Throughout the day, the CHP exchanged Eid greetings with a total of 17 political parties, including...