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[00:00:00] The withdrawal of foreign forces became an evacuation. The evacuation operation was
[00:00:03] carried out with the participation and supervision of various countries and in a short period of time
[00:00:07] thousands of people left Afghanistan. On August 3rd,
[00:00:11] 2021, the last US military personnel left Afghanistan,
[00:00:15] thus ending nearly 20 years of US military presence and occupation
[00:00:19] in this country. This day was recorded as one of
[00:00:22] the most important turning points in the contemporary history of Afghanistan and its relations
[00:00:26] with the international community.
[00:01:30] The hopes and difficulties of the people of this land are hidden.
[00:01:33] Understanding these events can provide a basis for a better understanding of the past
[00:01:37] and benefiting from historical experiences for the future. It is hoped that the future
[00:01:41] of Afghanistan will be characterized by stability, progress, and improved collective
[00:01:44] life for the people of this country.
[00:04:00] This kind of history of the country prepares
[00:04:04] for a future interaction and thought.
[00:06:42] entered Afghanistan after 2001, they wanted
[00:06:45] to believe that they would build Afghanistan,
[00:06:48] or at least fight against terrorism,
[00:06:52] but when they left Afghanistan, you saw that in their first
[00:06:55] press conference, they explicitly stated that they did not come to Afghanistan
[00:06:59] for nation-building, they pursued their goals,
[00:07:03] and they achieved their goals. But if we take a general look at America's 20-year
[00:07:07] presence in Afghanistan, America did nothing in Afghanistan in 20 years.
[00:07:10] If it had done something in Afghanistan, at least there would have been some
[00:07:14] signs or a method of America in Afghanistan today. Even after America's
[00:07:17] death and withdrawal from Afghanistan, they destroyed the equipment
[00:07:21] they had. You saw examples of this in the Bagram
[00:07:24] field, in some places where America had a presence.
[00:07:27] We saw this. Americans, wherever they are present
[00:07:31] in any country, it is for their personal interests,
[00:07:35] not for the national interests of countries, and they create war from nothing,
[00:07:38] and when they fail, they leave that country. We can cite examples of Middle Eastern countries,
[00:07:43] countries where America was present, but it is the Afghan nation that has shown
[00:07:46] courage against every regime, and we have resisted against
[00:07:50] any country that has invaded here. I hope
[00:07:53] that America's 20-year presence will be a lesson for itself and that it
[00:07:57] will understand and accept the failure it had in Afghanistan,
[00:08:01] and that it not only did not help Afghanistan
[00:08:05] or the people of Afghanistan, but brought proxy forces
[00:08:08] and groups that worked against it. The
[00:08:20] mirror of life for the nations is
[00:08:24] that every historical event has different
[00:08:27] interpretations and perspectives. Therefore,
[00:08:30] this day also provides an opportunity for the future
[00:08:34] of the country to be recorded
[00:08:37] and advanced.
[00:10:12] that the war
[00:10:16] in
[00:10:17] Afghanistan
[00:12:38] began construction and development,
[00:12:41] and so far its important works and
[00:12:45] achievements are briefly
[00:12:47] presented to you.
[00:12:58] In the country, nationwide security was established and insecurity was eliminated: After 2007,
[00:13:01] nationwide security was
[00:13:04] established
[00:13:04] in the country.
[00:13:11] The country came under a single central government,
[00:13:13] which
[00:13:17] collects government revenues and
[00:13:19] taxes.
[00:13:24] The World Bank says that in 2025,
[00:13:36] the economic situation according to the World Bank officials states that Afghanistan's
[00:13:39] economy grew in 2024 and
[00:13:43] in 2025, economic growth is estimated
[00:13:47] at 4.3%.
[00:13:50] Legal construction activities and services were among the
[00:13:53] important areas of growth.
[00:13:58] Progress in the agricultural sector in 2025
[00:14:01] saw a significant increase in wheat yields from irrigated lands, despite
[00:14:05] cultivation challenges.
[00:14:20] projects were maintained in various provinces.
[00:14:23] شوې۔
[00:14:27] Administrative centralization and governance: In many parts of the country,
[00:14:31] a central administrative unit
[00:14:34] operates for government administration, and tax and public administration
[00:14:38] activities have been organized.
[00:14:40] Trade
[00:14:44] and exports: For the expansion of Afghanistan's export
[00:14:48] growth, trade relations with neighboring and regional countries
[00:14:52] were expanded.
[00:14:59] The management of Afghan returnees in recent years
[00:15:03] has involved governmental and international agencies in registering, transporting,
[00:15:06] and providing initial services for millions of Afghan returnees.
[00:15:10] The World Bank estimates that from
[00:15:13] 2020 to 2008,
[00:15:17] میلادی کال پورې
[00:15:18] maybe
[00:15:24] You actually know that countries after the fall of the republic, with the arrival of the Islamic Emirate,
[00:15:28] had a series of concerns about Afghanistan, that there are terrorist groups
[00:15:31] here or groups that jeopardize the interests of neighbors.
[00:15:35] And
[00:15:38] these actions that countries believe in today
[00:15:42] were from America, that America after its withdrawal from
[00:15:45] Afghanistan, created a belief among countries that Afghanistan is insecure
[00:15:49] or some other challenges, even linking the issue of ISIS's presence
[00:15:53] to Afghanistan, something that is unacceptable today.
[00:15:56] We do not see any signs of ISIS or groups that
[00:16:00] would threaten the security of Afghanistan inside Afghanistan. Therefore,
[00:16:04] this was one of the challenges that America created inside Afghanistan
[00:16:08] and made countries disbelieve in Afghanistan.
[00:16:11] They even brought up border problems
[00:16:15] and the problem that the forces, that Afghanistan
[00:16:19] is a threat to them. As the Islamic Emirate has repeatedly stated,
[00:16:23] Afghanistan is not a threat to countries, and the borders of Afghanistan are under the leadership
[00:16:26] of the Islamic Emirate, and any country that has a claim, let it come
[00:16:29] and prove its claim. But I hope that not
[00:16:33] only America, but any country that was in Afghanistan, meaning in the past,
[00:16:37] from the time of the British, the Russians, and America, they should understand
[00:16:40] that the capacities and potentials they had in other countries,
[00:16:44] they did not have those potentials in Afghanistan, because the people of Afghanistan
[00:16:47] are born mujahideen and have resisted every regime,
[00:16:51] even at the cost of their lives and property. You saw examples of this after
[00:16:55] America's withdrawal, how much the people have sacrificed, and this country
[00:16:58] is a land that has resisted empires, and in the words of the Americans themselves,
[00:17:01] this is the land or graveyard of empires, and the British
[00:17:05] were defeated, as were the Russians and Americans. A place where NATO forces
[00:17:08] came and America should understand that the only way America can
[00:17:12] get closer to Afghanistan is diplomacy
[00:17:16] and accepting the objective realities of Afghanistan, and it should reopen its embassy.
[00:17:19] Overall, diplomatic relations are beneficial for Afghanistan, for the region,
[00:17:23] and for America. If it wants to enter Afghanistan by force
[00:17:27] and military pressure, I think it is impossible, just as it spent trillions
[00:17:30] of dollars in its 20-year presence, but the result
[00:17:34] was zero. Again, it will face such a problem.
[00:18:08] By ensuring security throughout the country, people
[00:18:12] were encouraged, especially small and medium-sized businesses were formed
[00:18:16] throughout Afghanistan, and these small economic shocks
[00:18:20] were able to create a certain level of employment.
[00:18:23] It was not enough, but considering the
[00:18:26] available facilities and current conditions
[00:18:29] in Afghanistan,
[00:18:31] they had their activities. In general, we cannot
[00:18:34] judge that in this field,
[00:18:37] activities have reached zero. This was not the case.
[00:18:41] Activities exist, but because Afghanistan has suffered
[00:18:44] from wars for many years,
[00:18:47] demand is high and supply is limited,
[00:18:50] but the balance between supply and demand needs time
[00:18:54] to pass until this balance
[00:18:57] is achieved. The message of independence and national sovereignty
[00:19:00] is a sign of Afghanistan's independent decision-making,
[00:19:04] in place of long wars, security and stability.
[00:22:25] May they have a life of honor, prosperity,
[00:22:28] and security in their country. May
[00:22:30] Allah Almighty protect our country
[00:22:49] from all evil and keep it exalted. Amen.
[00:22:53] Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace
[00:22:56] be upon you and the mercy of Allah
[00:22:59] and His blessings.
[00:23:08] Happy Independence!
[00:23:11] ورکمه،
[00:23:18] Oh proud Afghans! Happy
[00:23:21] joy! Happy
[00:23:24] freedom! Happy
[00:23:27] prosperity!
[00:23:30] Happy
[00:23:33] long life!
[00:23:47] Jan Baba, you
[00:26:00] must fulfill your responsibility.
[00:26:45] In short, until the word of Allah is raised on
[00:26:49] the earth, until then we should not expect
[00:26:52] any
[00:26:53] branch
[00:26:57] to succeed.
[00:26:58] The current
[00:27:02] success.
[00:27:56] So this is a test of empowerment, it is a good opportunity,
[00:27:59] if we waste time and youth. If the enemy takes
[00:28:03] the initiative, then we will not be able to account
[00:28:06] for our negligence to the nation, nor to ourselves.
[00:28:09] And from the Glorious,
[00:28:28] piety, firm determination, commitment, strong will,
[00:28:32] professional capabilities, and
[00:28:34] operations.
[00:28:44] Preserve and protect
[00:28:47] your borders.
[00:28:51] Protect
[00:28:52] the borders.
[00:28:56] The homeland, the homeland in the field
[00:28:59] of sea and land, in the mountains.
[00:29:48] I know that you, the freedom-loving and Mujahid-nurturing nation, are tired,
[00:29:51] I know that you have suffered. God willing, the dark nights
[00:29:55] of oppression have come to an end, and the buds of
[00:29:59] fresh hope have blossomed. The guardians of security and