Turkey's Minister for Justice Bekir Bozdağ spoke on Wednesday about Turkey's continuing fight against terrorism and the proposed constitutional reform package.
“The evidence indicates that the Daesh terrorist organization was behind the assault. I believe we will obtain important information regarding Daesh," said minister Bozdağ.
“Our police force tracked every move of the Reina terrorist. The terrorist's capture is a great success of our police force."
The Justice minister also spoke about the proposed constitutional reform package. Turkish parliament approved the first 18 articles of the package. The ruling AK Party is pushing the legislation through with the support of the MHP.
“The main point of contention between CHP and the ruling party is this: they believe we want the reform package to pass for our own benefits or for our President," said minister Bozdağ.
“We want to pass the reform package not for ourselves, but for the people. The constitution is not a personal matter."
The proposed legislation aims to bring strong executive leadership to prevent a return of the fragile coalition governments of the past. The second round of voting for the historic constitutional reform package is planned to take place today. A referendum on the changes will be held in early April.
“Turkey is surrounded by a ring of fire. We want to ensure the system is stable," said minister Bozdağ.
Minister Bozdağ also addressed the July 15 coup bid, and said he believes fugitive Adil Öksüz is in hiding in Turkey.
“A key name in the July 15 coup bid is Adil Öksüz. I believe he is being hidden. I do not think it is likely that he will come out of hiding, but Turkish security forces will ultimately find him. I do not believe there is a possibility that he left Turkey," explained the Justice minister.
Öksüz is believed to be a member of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), a group led by U.S.-based Fetullah Gülen, who orchestrated Turkey's July 15 coup plot and is the mastermind behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police and judiciary.
