Osman Kavala received the Goethe Medal, a development underscored for its significance to human dignity and democracy, reflecting ongoing discussions about political freedoms. Concurrently, a DEM Party delegation visited İmralı prison, following earlier proposals for a parliamentary commission to meet Abdullah Öcalan, which further emphasized the persistent focus on the Kurdish issue. The historical context of this matter was revisited through discussions around SHP's 1989 Kurdish report. In international relations, President Erdoğan pledged security support to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and engaged with Pakistan's Prime Minister, while Minister Fidan reiterated Turkey's policy of not seeking conflict but striking back if threatened. The maritime-themed Teknofest also commenced, highlighting national defense and technological advancements.