Olis Johnson Have told members Armed forces Veterans and relatives of those killed in the army, the reason why the United Kingdom is protected from Afghanistan 20 years.
In an open letter, Prime Minister Saying he “admires the heroic efforts of everyone involved in Operation Pitting” and retreats efforts to remove British nationals and Afghan allies from acceptance airport.
At the end of the operation, the last military and diplomatic personnel left Kabul on Saturday. Mr. Johnson wrote: “There is nothing better than this in terms of speed and scale, of course in my lifetime.”
He realized that the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban after 20 years is incomprehensible.
“In the past two decades, thousands of you have served in Afghanistan for many years, usually under the most difficult conditions. In particular, I realized that for the friends and relatives of the 457 service staff who sacrificed , This will be a particularly difficult time,” Mr. Johnson said.
But he reiterated his message that their sacrifices were not in vain, and said: “Our purpose in Afghanistan is simple-to protect the United Kingdom from harm-you have successfully completed this core task.
“In the past 20 years, there has not been a terrorist attack against the United Kingdom or any other Western country in Afghanistan. I know this is not accident or good luck.
“Our country is protected because you and our allies are fighting al Qaeda, destroying its training camps, dispersing or destroying its leaders, and weakening its core. If you do not perform this important mission, I don’t want to think about it. what happened.
“You kept al Qaeda out for 20 years, so we are all safer.”
He also emphasized the impact on the Afghan people, whether it was through girls’ education, landmine clearance, or the first electricity connection for many families.
The Prime Minister said: “I don’t believe that any of these gains will disappear quickly.”
“Education, once taught, will never be deprived. Without your hard work and sacrifice, this kind of progress would never have happened.
“Whether you are still serving, or a veteran, relatives, relatives or friends, you have all played your role, and you should be extremely proud.”
