Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, attended the graduation ceremony of the sixth cohort of Special Commando Forces of the Ministry of National Defense and delivered a speech.
The ceremony was also attended by several cabinet members, senior officials, and personnel from the Ministry.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his pleasure at participating in an event honoring the protectors of Islam and the nation, noting that, through the sacrifices of the martyrs, an independent Islamic system has been firmly established in Afghanistan.
Addressing the Special Commando Forces, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted their core responsibilities of safeguarding the borders, standing against hostile elements, and defending the nation.
He urged Afghanistan’s opponents to refrain from any actions that threaten the country’s sovereignty, underscoring that the Afghan people’s patience has limits and that any breach of the nation’s territory would prompt a strong response.
The Deputy Prime Minister further stated that the Islamic Emirate is committed to maintaining relations with neighboring countries and all nations based on mutual respect.
During the ceremony, the Special Commando Forces showcased their helicopter maneuvers and ground tactics with discipline and high morale before the attending officials on the parade ground.
The Special Commando units stated that they have been equipped with comprehensive ideological, intellectual, and military training and are fully prepared to defend the country’s territorial integrity and borders, responding swiftly to any act of aggression.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates of appreciation to the graduating commando forces, followed by the recitation of a closing prayer.