H.E. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, delivered a speech at the ceremony marking the beginning of the new educational year, organized by the Ministry of Education and attended by Cabinet members and other officials.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the Ministry of Education, particularly to Haji Mawlawi Syed Habibullah Agha, the acting Minister of Education, for organizing the event. He emphasized that the start of the new academic year was a moment of great joy for the students and children of Afghanistan.
The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated students, parents, teachers, and Ministry of Education officials, wishing success and prosperity to all involved in the educational process. He urged students to make the most of their time and opportunities for learning, emphasizing that doing so will enable them to contribute meaningfully to the service of Afghanistan and its people in the future.
He also addressed the teachers, highlighting their crucial responsibility and Islamic duty to impart Islamic values and a sense of patriotism to Afghanistan's children, so they can grow up to serve their country and people.
H.E. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi urged the Ministry of Education officials and staff to develop a high-quality, responsive education system that meets the needs of Afghanistan's children. He called for efforts to improve education quality and access, including curriculum revision, hiring qualified teachers, providing necessary resources, and enhancing teacher capacity.
The Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs stated, "His Excellency the Amir al-Mu'minin, may Allah preserve him, the Prime Minister's office, the Cabinet, and all Emirate officials are fully committed to establishing a strong educational system and expanding education across Afghanistan, particularly in remote areas. The Islamic Emirate is dedicated to utilizing all available resources to ensure the education and development of the nation's people."
In conclusion, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi expressed his hope that Afghanistan, despite its challenges, will develop an advanced and progressive education system that meets the needs of its people. He extended his best wishes for success and prosperity to the Ministry of Education staff and teachers in working toward this goal.
It is worth noting that the Islamic Emirate currently employs nearly 400,000 individuals and serves 10 million students across 44,000 schools and educational institutions, with 250,000 teachers dedicated to educating the nation's children.
