Over 267 military Cadets graduates after completed successfully higher military training from Academy of Young Officers of Marshal Fahim National Defense University!

The graduation ceremony was held in presence of Mohammad Ashraf Ghani the President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr Hamdullah Mohib National Security Adviser, Gen. Asadullah Khalid Acting Ministry of National Defense, Generals and Officers at the Ministry of National Defense.

The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan said: It is an honor to witness the graduation of the 17th cycle of young officers and you are as honest and real sons of the country, an example of self-sacrifice, devotion to the homeland and guardian of the country independence, government and territorial integrity.

Afghan National Defense and Security Forces is in the hearts of the Afghan people and are known as the representative of the collective and national unity.

President Ghani, thanked Gen. Asadullah Khalid Acting Defense Minister, for his efforts in training of Afghan National Army officers.

The President praised and appreciated the achievements of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and leadership of the Defense and Security officials in fight against terrorism and providing better security for Afghans people.

Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Giles Hill, Resolute Support Deputy Commander stated that” during the seven years, 5,243 cadets, including 300 women were graduated from the Young Officers Academy of Marshal Fahim National Defense University.

These officers after completed successfully & bravely their graduation, will defend independently the territorial integrity of Afghanistan and respond to the enemies of peace and stability of the country by using of what they have learned and hard efforts at over the day & Night.