As it is common knowledge, the terrorist organisation PKK has been brought under control as a result of the determined and effective struggle of our security forces. It is now observed that the terrorists both in Turkey and outside, especially in West European countries, are resorting to rioting and making threats that reflect their frustration over the process of disintegration of the terrorist organisation.

Turkey holds sufficient power and means to assure complete security and tranquility in its country. The terrorist organisation now appears to be trying to create a distorted picture of our country through insidious activities as seen last days in a treacherous manner. Also during recent years, the terrorist organisation made similar claims and threats, but as a result of the effective measures taken, it failed to reach its goal neither in our touristic regions and big cities or in any other place in the country. As a matter of fact, each time, terrorists have been captured and handed over to justice. Therefore, one should not give credit to terrorists' threats and propagandas.

The demonstrations made and publications issued by this terrorist organization targeting Turkey, constitute a blackmail against the rights and freedom of travel of European peoples.

What is regrettable is that some governments chose to remain as mere spectators and even take a condoning attitude with regard to this blackmail, instead of making effort to protect the rights of their citizens.

Yet, we believe that European rationalism and wisdom will prevail also in this case as in the past and our foreign visitors will continue to enjoy what we, as Turkey, offer them in terms of holiday and travel opportunities, without any regard to these empty and baseless blackmails.