PKK 5th Party Congress
Resolution On The Function Of Internationalism

     Some of the social developments which have come into being
through the influence of human development -- those which are
universally accepted as being turning points in the history of
civilization (such as Christianity, Islam, or the French
Revolution) -- possess the character of internationalism, even if
not in a universal form. Even the leaders who organized these
developments came up with ideological-organizational forms and
forms of struggle in order to bring this international spirit
closer to home and closer to all of humanity.
     The new class of the proletariat -- through the consciousness
of all of human history which came about as a result of the
development of fundamental experiences and authority -- has
attempted via scientific socialism, which arose from the ripe
social system of humanity, to solve the problem of comprehensive
human representation, bearing in the mind the realization of its
organizational line through the three forms of internationalism
which had developed throughout the course of the history of the
workers' movement from the 19th century to the October Revolution.
     Both the problems and helplessness experienced today show that
it is urgent that answers be found to questions like how socialism
can come to power or develop to an international level. The lessons
learned from the praxis of real-existing socialism can help us to
solve these problems. In this sense, Kurdistan is a prime candidate
for internationalism, considering its division into four parts, its
relations to other peoples in the region, even if these are
fundamentally false, and many other questions of living together.
The reality of Kurdish national liberation has made scientific
socialism the guiding ideology of the PKK.
     In today's world, which assumes that socialism is dead while
at the same time an increasingly rabid imperialism is on the rise,
the PKK, by effectively arguing in favor of socialism and by
spreading socialist ideals to the people of the region, is the
vanguard of the global socialist movement, even though the party
hasn't yet come to power.
     While the advance of the revolutionary struggle in Kurdistan
is a necessary prerequisite of internationalist duties, while at
the same time aiding in the development of socialism, bearing in
mind the present situation, history demands that we offer
solidarity. This solidarity will advance the revolution in
Kurdistan, while at the same time helping us to fulfil our
socialist duties.
     In our present situation, the main problem we face is building
a central organization for humanity, one which can prevent the
splintering of the workers and other oppressed peoples by the
exploiters and oppressors. For the founding and functioning of a
new International, it is important to pay attention the social and
historical characteristics which are specific to different
continents, regions, and countries, in addition to concluding which
fundamental problems must be solved.
     In light of this, the 5th Congress has decided to:

1.   Represent the revolutionary spirit of scientific socialism, to
defend it against all attacks, to carry out all activities
according to it, and to represent it in all international platforms
so as to help socialism to become a potent political force;

2.   Take the necessary steps to found a Revolutionary Socialist
International and to assume the leadership of this movement;

3.   Not limit the problem to the Revolutionary Socialist
International:

     a) While working together on the basis of regional,
continental, and national differences is necessary, we will also
cooperate with environmental organizations, humanistic movements,
and radical-religious associations in order to carry out global
actions which will have international influence and which will
counteract anti-progressive tendencies and their effects;

     b) Against the background of the human dimension of our
national liberation and its contribution to humanity, we are
calling out to all independent-democratic and socialist forces
which wish to support our revolution and the socialist cause and we
will make the mountains of our country available to them;

     c) We will cultivate relations with revolutionary-democratic
forces in our region, forge new relations, and offer mutual support
and assistance, not simply seek to further our own goals.

(Translated by Arm The Spirit)