Iran Press/ Asia: In an interview with Iran Press, General Mir-Assadollah Kouhestani elaborated on various dimensions of US troops' withdrawal after 20 years and stated that Afghan military and security forces took control of the base.
He said the withdrawal of US troops from the base was reported to the Afghan government, but the flight and the departure time were quiet.
The commander of the Bagram Air Base in Kabul said various plans to manage the Bagram base were on the agenda, noting that the presidency and the Afghan National Security Council have an important role in dividing plans between the political and military sectors.
General Mir-Assadollah Kouhestani highlighted that the US troops' withdrawal from the base had not had any negative impact on Afghanistan's security, pointing out that the base's management shows the Afghan government's capability.
He said the presence of the Afghan president and national security adviser at Bagram Air Base shows the importance of the base.
General Kouhestani underlined that US troops' withdrawal from Bagram Air Base would not pose any challenge to the Afghan government; on the contrary, it benefits the country because it has provided good strategic facilities to the Afghan government and army.
"For instance, the best hospital in Afghanistan in terms of medical and health facilities is located at Bagram Air Base and now this modern hospital is at the disposal of the people," he added.
He also highlighted that Bagram Air Base belonged to Afghanistan before the arrival of Soviet troops and then US troops, noting that the base plays an important role in defending Afghanistan's territorial integrity.
The US troops left the Bagram Air Base after 20 years, on July 2, 2021.
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