Acting Def. Min. Highlights Strengthened Military, Vows to Protect Airspace

The high-ranking official also stressed the need for the country’s citizens to set aside regional, ethnic, and linguistic differences and embrace unity.

As the Islamic Emirate marks the third anniversary of its return to power, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the acting Minister of Defense, has announced that significant efforts are being made to prevent any violations of Afghanistan’s airspace.

In an interview with RTA, he highlighted the growing strength of the Islamic Emirate’s forces, emphasizing that they are now fully capable of delivering a military response to any form of aggression.

Addressing the timing and methods for preventing airspace violations, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid  said: “I must say that we have made efforts, we are making efforts, and we will continue to do so. As for when and how it will be fully achieved, that cannot be precisely estimated. A person is responsible only to the extent of their ability, and we have, God willing, employed our full strength in this matter.”

He also said that the Islamic Emirate now commands a well-organized army capable of responding decisively to any form of aggression.

“I can assure the Afghan people that you now have an army that, God willing, can fully protect your country, your honor, your property, and your borders, and can deliver a crushing response to any aggressor,” he added.

The high-ranking official also stressed the need for the country’s citizens to set aside regional, ethnic, and linguistic differences and embrace unity.

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid urged national unity, stating: “We must support one another, be aware of each other’s problems, and understand them. We should not violate the rights of others due to our power, position, or personal interests.”

Earlier, in a program honoring the security forces on July 25, the acting Minister of Defense had also stated that Afghanistan’s current government would soon take full control of the country’s airspace.

Acting Def. Min. Highlights Strengthened Military, Vows to Protect Airspace