The Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Imrali Delegation has returned to Istanbul after a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan at İmralı F Type High Security Closed Prison earlier today.

The delegation arrived at the Elit World Hotel, welcomed by masses gathered for the press statement, chanting "Bijî Serok Apo" (Long Live Leader Abdullah Öcalan).

Politicians, journalists, representatives of political parties and civil society organizations have already taken their place in the hall where the statement will be made at 17:00 local time.

According to the latest reports, a photograph of Öcalan with the İmralı delegation will also be shared.

The press statement will be read by Pervin Buldan in Turkish and by Ahmet Türk in Kurdish.

At least 300 journalists, including from the international press, will follow the press statement.