Written by: Abdul Karim Himat
The territorial integrity of a country is considered the key to its dynamism and, in fact, is the dividing point between two different geographies, determining the developments, exchanges, and regional changes on each side and shaping their future paths.
Countries also always achieve peace, stability, and security by being in proximity to each other and cooperating with one another. The role of geographical neighbors in development and progress is also significant and extensive; because neighboring countries have a tangible and direct impact on all national and international interactions and relations.
In fact, a country can only embark on the path of progress when it has good neighbors and, side by side, continuously strives to improve living conditions; opens trade routes to each other and utilizes each other’s capacities for mutual strengthening.
On the contrary, when there is no good neighborliness and conflict prevails, all equations are disrupted, and a tense atmosphere is created that puts the situation out of control. The first consequence of such a chaotic situation is the formation of an unsafe environmental condition and the spread of destruction, which drives the nation and individuals in society toward mental and intellectual disarray and deprives them of their peace.
Afghanistan, as a country that has repeatedly fought against invading occupiers and has been able to defend its borders and territorial integrity over many long years, unfortunately, is located next to a country that lacks the virtue of good neighborliness and has disturbed the stability of this country.
In the meantime, the fleeing opponents and the sycophants of the Republic government have also poured water on their mill and have always declared their support for them, even at the cost of selling their national dignity and reputation or giving up the territorial integrity of their country.
The fleeing opponents, whose point of unity and cohesion is ambiguous and who are always engaged in the field of struggle, critique, and criticism, have also divided into several groups and factions regarding the issue of territorial integrity, each rejecting or approving in their own way.
From the senior officials of the previous government who demand recognition of something that neither belongs to them nor is their personal property, to those who stand against them and do not share their views on this matter.
It should not be forgotten that the issue of territorial integrity is a matter concerning the nation and the government, and individuals have no rights in this regard. Any individual action in this context will be futile and fruitless.
Afghanistan will never give even an inch of its land to anyone and will not allow any encroachment or violation of its territory. This country has fought and shed blood for years against the ideological and intellectual invasions of its enemies, and it will continue to come forward decisively to protect its territory and preserve its integrity.
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