The Ministry of Defense announced that Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, during his visit to Afghanistan’s northeastern regions, toured the districts of Kiran wa Menjan, the Zibak Artillery Base, Wakhan, and Pamir in Badakhshan Province.
During the visit, Mr. Mujahid also visited some of Afghanistan’s most strategically important border areas, including those adjoining China, Tajikistan, and the Durand Line.
During the visit, the Minister of Defense assessed the activities and operational readiness of the border forces and emphasized that safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and borders is a shared responsibility of all security and defense forces.
He further stated that greater efforts will be made to enhance the capabilities of the border forces, strengthen coordination, and provide the necessary facilities and support.
