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[00:01:00] The minister says that the Islamic Emirate has good relations within the framework of
[00:01:03] mutual respect with all countries in the region and the world.
[00:01:07] Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, who was speaking at the analysis ceremony of August 15, the day
[00:01:10] of the country's victory, emphasized that the Islamic Emirate does not allow any individual
[00:01:14] or group to use the soil of Afghanistan against
[00:01:17] other countries. At the same time, Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
[00:01:21] asked some countries
[00:01:24] not to try past failed experiences
[00:01:27] in Afghanistan.
[00:01:32] This is equal to the complete victory of the country and the fifth
[00:01:36] anniversary of the independence and re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate in
[00:01:39] Afghanistan. On this occasion, a magnificent
[00:01:42] celebration was held here with the participation of senior officials of the Islamic Emirate,
[00:01:46] representatives of foreign countries residing in Kabul, and the people
[00:01:50] of Afghanistan in the Loya Jirga hall.
[00:01:54] On this occasion, Mullah Mohammad
[00:01:56] Hassan Akhund, the Prime Minister
[00:02:00] of the Islamic Emirate, sent a message to the countries
[00:02:03] of the region and the world, calling on them to establish their relations within the framework of mutual
[00:02:06] respect with the Islamic Emirate.
[00:02:10] He also emphasized that Afghans have never surrendered to force
[00:02:13] throughout history and prefer a reasonable solution
[00:02:17] to problems while preserving their dignity. The Islamic Emirate
[00:02:21] desires relations with all
[00:02:23] neighboring and regional countries based on
[00:02:26] mutual respect. It seeks
[00:02:30] positive interactions in the light of the country's interests
[00:02:34] and benefits, and economic
[00:02:37] and political
[00:02:42] significant
[00:02:51] achievements have been made in the political, economic, social,
[00:02:54] cultural, scientific, and security sectors.
[00:02:57] The Deputy Prime Minister says that the Islamic Emirate wants to have good relations
[00:03:01] with all countries in the region and the world, and
[00:03:04] does not allow anyone to use the soil of Afghanistan against
[00:03:08] other countries. We have
[00:03:11] good relations with all our neighbors
[00:03:15] and the super-regional countries.
[00:03:17] These are relations based on
[00:03:21] the principles of non- interference,
[00:03:24] an economy- centered approach, mutual
[00:03:27] respect, and relations.
[00:05:07] In this program, it was stated that the independence of the country was achieved as a result of the struggles
[00:05:10] of the Mujahideen people of the Islamic Emirate.
[00:05:42] They have achieved the independence of the country.
[00:05:44] At the same time,
[00:05:48] Maulvi Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the Minister of Defense, said in his message
[00:05:51] on the occasion of August 15 that he will not allow any internal or
[00:05:55] external circle to disturb the security of Afghanistan. According to him,
[00:05:59] the Afghan security and defense forces are ready to
[00:06:02] seriously defend every corner of the country. At the same time,
[00:06:06] Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Deputy Administrative Officer of the Prime Minister's Office, says
[00:06:10] that the victory of August 15 was achieved through the sacrifices of thousands
[00:06:13] of martyrs and families, and to preserve it,
[00:06:17] serious efforts must be made.
[00:06:19] Maulvi
[00:06:21] Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister's Office, says that
[00:06:25] independence from the American occupation was achieved at the cost of the blood of thousands of martyrs,
[00:06:28] and thousands of Afghan families sacrificed in this path. To preserve
[00:06:32] their achievements, serious efforts must be made.
[00:06:35] As a result of these countless
[00:06:38] sacrifices, on August 15, 24.
[00:06:42] The occupiers withdrew from Afghanistan.
[00:06:46] The Afghan nation was freed from
[00:06:50] occupation. Now,
[00:06:53] protecting the Islamic system
[00:06:57] is more important than
[00:07:00] fighting for its realization. At the same time, Maulvi
[00:07:04] Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the Minister of Defense, said on the occasion of this day that
[00:07:07] the victory of August 15 was the result of the sacrifice of the Afghan nation, which led to the end of
[00:07:11] all unrest.
[00:08:16] The Islamic Emirate, after about 20 years of jihadi struggle against the American
[00:08:19] occupation, consolidated its rule throughout Afghanistan on August 15,
[00:08:23] 1400 solar year, and re-established the Islamic system
[00:08:27] for the second time. Now, five years have passed since that day.
[00:08:31] The air forces of the Ministry of Defense
[00:08:34] celebrated the fifth anniversary of the victory of August 15 by showering flowers
[00:08:38] in various areas of Kabul city. On the other hand, thousands of people
[00:08:41] who gathered
[00:08:47] say that this historic and proud day is an unforgettable
[00:08:50] day in the history of Afghanistan, and according to them,
[00:08:53] five years ago on such a day, the occupation was removed from the pure
[00:08:57] soil of Afghanistan, and all Afghans gathered
[00:09:01] under the umbrella of a single Islamic system.
[00:09:03] In Kabul, Wazir Mohammad
[00:09:07] Akbar Khan, here is Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Hill in Kabul, and
[00:09:10] thousands of citizens celebrated August 15,
[00:09:14] the fifth anniversary of the victory. They gathered. From other parts,
[00:09:17] the air forces of the Ministry of Defense, in order to commemorate this day,
[00:09:21] performed some maneuvers with military helicopters
[00:09:25] and showered flowers in this area. Some of the citizens who have gathered here
[00:09:29] say that August 15, the anniversary of the victory,
[00:09:32] should be celebrated more magnificently in the coming years
[00:09:36] so that the memories and sacrifices of this day are passed on
[00:09:39] to future generations. The
[00:09:48] Afghan Ministry of Defense showered flowers on the citizens of Kabul.
[00:09:52] This special ceremony was held on the occasion of the fifth
[00:09:55] anniversary of the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate, during which
[00:09:58] helicopters of the Ministry of Defense showered flowers
[00:10:02] on the citizens.
[00:10:08] On the other hand, some religious scholars say that August 15
[00:10:12] is the day of the end of the 20-year Western occupation and the removal
[00:10:15] of oppression and tyranny in Afghanistan, and according to them,
[00:10:19] celebrating this day can convey a special message of freedom
[00:10:23] to others.
[00:10:55] Five years ago today, on August 15, Kabul city was conquered
[00:10:59] by the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate, and with this event,
[00:11:02] 20 years of occupation and oppression in the country came to an end,
[00:11:06] and a unified system was established throughout
[00:11:09] the country.
[00:11:12] The fifth anniversary of the victory and liberation was celebrated by the students
[00:11:16] of religious schools in the General Directorate of Radio Afghanistan.
[00:11:19] During this ceremony, officials of the Islamic Emirate and scholars
[00:11:23] called August 15 a day of victory against falsehood in the country's history.
[00:11:27] They emphasized the preservation and support of the Islamic system, national unity,
[00:11:30] valuing the sacrifices of the Mujahideen, and good
[00:11:34] treatment of the people, and asked the people not
[00:11:37] to be deceived by the hostile propaganda of hostile circles
[00:11:40] and enemies of the country, and to stand firm
[00:11:43] against it.
[00:11:49] Students of religious schools celebrated the fifth anniversary of the victory and liberation in Kabul.
[00:11:53] The head of scholars and.
[00:12:25] They fought against the aggressors with firm belief but empty hands,
[00:12:28] and liberated Afghanistan from occupation. They say that
[00:12:32] the unity and solidarity of the people can protect the country's freedom, and they ask
[00:12:36] the people not to be deceived by the divisive and negative propaganda
[00:12:39] of foreigners. Before, our madrasas were safe,
[00:12:43] our mosques were safe, our خانقاهs were safe,
[00:12:46] our gatherings were safe, our homes were safe.
[00:12:50] Alhamdulillah, everything is safe. This is the blessing of the Mujahideen.
[00:12:54] This is the sacrifice of jihad. They consider
[00:13:31] it the day of victory for the Mujahideen people. According to them, the Islamic system is in power
[00:13:35] in the country. The rights of all citizens are secured and protected, and they emphasize
[00:13:38] supporting this system. After August 15
[00:13:42] and the victory of Afghanistan
[00:13:46] and the victory of the Mujahideen, Islamic Sharia
[00:13:49] is ruling in this country.
[00:13:52] When Islamic Sharia and the Quran rule
[00:13:56] in a country, the rights of all people of Afghanistan
[00:13:59] and the rights of all citizens of this country
[00:14:03] are protected under the Islamic system and under Islamic Sharia.
[00:14:06] Religious scholars refer to August 15 as the day of victory
[00:14:10] for all Afghans. A day when the people of Afghanistan endured
[00:14:14] various hardships and sufferings over the past 20 years
[00:14:18] to achieve it, and by sacrificing their lives and property,
[00:14:21] they defeated America, and the Islamic Emirate once again
[00:14:25] came to power in Afghanistan.
[00:14:28] The special forces of the Ministries of Defense, Interior Affairs, and
[00:14:32] the General Directorate of Intelligence say at the ceremony commemorating August 24
[00:14:36] that they will defend the Islamic system with their lives and property, and will not allow
[00:14:39] anyone to disrupt the security of the country. At the same
[00:14:43] time, the residents of Kabul welcomed
[00:14:46] the special forces' patrols on the day of the country's victory
[00:14:50] by special units, and declared their support
[00:14:53] for the Islamic system.
[00:16:07] They called this day a significant and historic day in Afghanistan's calendar
[00:16:11] and assured the security and territorial integrity of Afghanistan.
[00:16:14] August 15 marks the fifth
[00:16:18] anniversary of the victory of the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate and the defeat of America
[00:16:22] and its allies in Afghanistan. The Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate, after
[00:16:25] 20 years of struggle and sacrifice, defeated America and its allies
[00:16:29] in Afghanistan and achieved victory. This day
[00:16:33] is commemorated annually by governmental bodies and citizens.
[00:16:36] Muhammad. Qasim Farmand, Milli News,
[00:16:39] Kabul. The night of August 15 was commemorated
[00:16:43] in Kabul city with a large presence of people. Citizens who had come to the streets
[00:16:47] of Kabul city say that they are celebrating the fifth
[00:16:51] anniversary of the glorious independence of the country with joy and happiness. They add
[00:16:55] that now people live in a safe environment and under the shadow
[00:16:58] of independence, and carry out their daily affairs.
[00:17:01] August 15,
[00:17:06] a historic day, the independence of Afghanistan. It is past
[00:17:09] 6 p.m. A large number of people
[00:17:12] have gathered in recreational spots and streets of Kabul city, especially at the intersection
[00:17:16] of the Ministry of Public Health and its surroundings, where 5 years ago, the widespread presence
[00:17:19] of Western occupying forces was felt. They are commemorating
[00:17:23] the independence of Afghanistan.
[00:19:07] had come to the streets of Kabul city say that they are celebrating the fifth
[00:19:11] anniversary of gaining independence with joy and add that everyone
[00:19:15] should join hands to preserve the independence and development
[00:19:18] of the country.
[00:19:23] Residents of Kabul came to the streets to commemorate the fifth
[00:19:27] anniversary of the defeat of the American occupation and are celebrating with joy.
[00:19:31] They say that this day is a day of pride for Afghans
[00:19:35] and should always be celebrated with magnificent ceremonies.
[00:20:35] At the business meeting in Surkhandarya, China, which was held
[00:20:39] at the International Termez Trade Center, they participated. This meeting, which was held
[00:20:43] with the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Minister of Culture of the People's Republic
[00:20:46] of China, the Governor of Surkhandarya, and other officials. During the meeting,
[00:20:50] Noureddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Trade, spoke about expanding
[00:20:53] trade and economic relations, creating new transit corridors
[00:20:56] with Central Asia and China, developing joint
[00:21:00] cooperation, and creating new opportunities for investors between
[00:21:04] Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and China. The Minister of Industry and
[00:21:07] Trade also emphasized the importance of developing Afghanistan's economic relations
[00:21:11] with China and called this country one of Afghanistan's important economic partners
[00:21:14] and a key player in developing regional connectivity and creating new trade
[00:21:18] chains between East Asia,
[00:21:22] Central Asia, and South Asia.
[00:21:25] Five
[00:21:31] years ago, the Islamic Emirate began its trade with the world at a time
[00:21:35] when restrictions had closed its paths. But through an economy-centered
[00:21:39] policy and positive interaction, it managed to increase its trade volume
[00:21:43] with 100 countries around the world, beyond regional and neighboring countries,
[00:21:46] to nearly $14 billion. And
[00:21:50] annually, it exports 250 Afghan goods worth $2 billion
[00:21:54] to global markets.
[00:21:57] Five
[00:22:01] years ago, the Islamic Emirate, after 20 years
[00:22:04] of struggle, came to power in Afghanistan on August 15,
[00:22:07] which led to trade, along with political,
[00:22:11] security, and social instability, facing
[00:22:15] many problems. And it was
[00:22:18] thought that global markets
[00:22:22] had closed to Afghanistan. But the Islamic Emirate,
[00:22:25] alongside positive political interaction
[00:22:28] with the world, also declared its economic policy
[00:22:31] to be economy-centered, based on which
[00:22:35] Afghanistan currently has an annual trade
[00:22:38] volume of nearly $14 billion with the world.
[00:22:42] The value of Afghanistan's
[00:22:46] total trade in Turkey was... The
[00:23:20] Islamic Emirate's power, the amount of exports of Afghan products
[00:23:23] and goods to global markets was less than
[00:23:26] one billion dollars. However, the Ministry of Industry
[00:23:29] and Trade, within the framework of the Islamic Emirate, says
[00:23:33] that by establishing extensive trade relations with
[00:23:36] the world, Afghanistan's export volume to global
[00:23:40] markets has increased to two billion dollars. Afghanistan's
[00:23:43] exports reached approximately two billion dollars in the first, second, and third
[00:23:47] years, while the Republic, with all its capabilities,
[00:23:51] no matter how hard it tried, could not exceed
[00:23:54] 750 million to 800 million. And
[00:23:58] today, this year that we are celebrating,
[00:24:01] the Pakistani route was closed for 9 months. Yet,
[00:24:05] Alhamdulillah, the target we had set, that target, Alhamdulillah,
[00:24:08] was almost two billion. We have 250
[00:24:12] export items exported from six Afghan ports
[00:24:16] to 100 countries around the world.
[00:24:20] Afghanistan had a great dependence on Pakistan in terms of trade,
[00:24:23] especially in the pharmaceutical sector. But
[00:24:26] the Pakistani side would occasionally close its trade routes to Afghan
[00:24:30] export goods and import low-quality
[00:24:32] medicines into Afghanistan.
[00:24:36] Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the economic deputy
[00:24:39] of the Prime Minister's Office of the Islamic Emirate, in an unprecedented
[00:24:42] decision in history on November 12,
[00:24:46] 2014, decided to close all
[00:24:50] trade routes with Pakistan and stop
[00:24:53] the import of all kinds of medicine from that country.
[00:24:55] Instead of Pakistan, the money of industrialists and traders
[00:24:59] has gone to other
[00:25:01] alternative
[00:25:04] markets.
[00:25:05] Concerns
[00:25:12] arose
[00:25:13] that domestic
[00:25:20] markets would face a shortage of medicines due to Pakistan.
[00:25:23] However, not only did Afghanistan not face a shortage
[00:25:27] of medicines, but this decision created an opportunity
[00:25:31] for the domestic production of medicines in Afghanistan to grow
[00:25:34] and the amount of medicine production to increase.
[00:25:38] The situation and Pakistan.
[00:25:42] If medicines do not come
[00:25:46] from Pakistan, then because of the problem.
[00:26:32] Kasa Azar and Afghan Trans are among the most important of them.
[00:26:36] Trade through railways with Iran,
[00:26:40] China, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan has expanded, and many projects
[00:26:43] have been implemented in this sector, and a number of
[00:26:47] others are also being implemented.
[00:26:49] The Islamic
[00:26:52] Emirate says that over the past five years, the establishment of thousands of factories
[00:26:56] in the industrial sector inside the country, the distribution of land
[00:26:59] to industrialists to boost production, tax exemptions
[00:27:03] in various sectors, and the holding of exhibitions inside
[00:27:06] the country and neighboring countries are among the achievements that have brought
[00:27:10] Afghan products to global markets and accelerated
[00:27:14] industrial growth. As a result, a large number of domestic
[00:27:18] and foreign investors have started investing in Afghanistan,
[00:27:21] and now the country has achieved self-sufficiency in various
[00:27:24] sectors. The Islamic Emirate emphasizes providing
[00:27:28] all facilities for this sector. The
[00:27:33] new phase of industrial growth in Afghanistan, a phase that has seen
[00:27:36] significant progress in the past five years. Progress that
[00:27:40] has even more than doubled compared to the progress of the past 20
[00:27:44] years. The Minister of Industry and Trade says that during this
[00:27:47] period, many new factories have been established, domestic
[00:27:51] production has expanded, and new opportunities for industrial
[00:27:55] investment have been provided. In the early days
[00:27:58] when the Ministry of Industry and Trade was entrusted
[00:28:01] to us.
[00:28:24] In the past five years, a suitable environment for investment in
[00:28:27] various industrial sectors of Afghanistan has been provided,
[00:28:31] and now the production that