M. Glváč: My thanks go out to all soldiers for their service in ISAF
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The involvement of SVK servicemen and women in ISAF operations has exceeded its military dimension. Members of the SVK Armed Forces have made a positive difference in favour of the Afghan people, making their lives easier and Afghanistan a safer place, as well as giving hope for a better future.
This was the key message delivered by Minister of Defence Martin Glváč in Topoľčany during the homecoming ceremony of the 22nd rotation of SVK troops returning from ISAF. “My thanks go out to all soldiers for their service in ISAF, which is, after 10 years, drawing to a close,” said the Minister. According to his words, SVK troops did an enormous amount of high-quality work and represented Slovakia at the highest level: “Today, thanks to you all, Slovakia and SVK soldiers are the synonyms for reliability, professionalism and trust.”
A large number of servicemen and women of diverse military specializations have rotated in ISAF. “In your hands rested not only the security of the Afghan civilians but also that of yours and your colleagues from different countries,” remarked the Minister. He went on to emphasize that today no one can count the lives saved by SVK troops. The countless kilometres of the Afghan land they demined have facilitated the reconstruction and development of the country´s vital infrastructure: “Slovak engineers left their unerasable mark not only at Kabul International Airport but also in Kandahar and Bagram. By building a Sunday school for kids in Kandahar, they have helped to pave the way for a better future.”
Minister Glváč highly appreciated the fact that all of the soldiers from the last rotation had safely returned home to their families and said emphatically that the three SVK soldiers who had died on duty in Afghanistan in 2013 would forever remain in our hearts and minds. Also, he confirmed that the SVK MOD is to seek a mandate from the Slovak National Council, with a view to enabling SVK troops to operate under the new NATO mission in Afghanistan – Operation Resolute Support.
Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Milan Maxim confirmed that soldiers would apply their expertise gained in Afghanistan at home in Slovakia. “Our troops carried out a large number of tasks, demined 2 millions of square meters of land, and checked up to 20,000 vehicles per month at the entry points to Kandahar Airfield,” said Lt Gen Maxim, adding that nearly 60 Slovak service personnel still remain in Afghanistan to close down our operations.
This was the key message delivered by Minister of Defence Martin Glváč in Topoľčany during the homecoming ceremony of the 22nd rotation of SVK troops returning from ISAF. “My thanks go out to all soldiers for their service in ISAF, which is, after 10 years, drawing to a close,” said the Minister. According to his words, SVK troops did an enormous amount of high-quality work and represented Slovakia at the highest level: “Today, thanks to you all, Slovakia and SVK soldiers are the synonyms for reliability, professionalism and trust.”
A large number of servicemen and women of diverse military specializations have rotated in ISAF. “In your hands rested not only the security of the Afghan civilians but also that of yours and your colleagues from different countries,” remarked the Minister. He went on to emphasize that today no one can count the lives saved by SVK troops. The countless kilometres of the Afghan land they demined have facilitated the reconstruction and development of the country´s vital infrastructure: “Slovak engineers left their unerasable mark not only at Kabul International Airport but also in Kandahar and Bagram. By building a Sunday school for kids in Kandahar, they have helped to pave the way for a better future.”
Minister Glváč highly appreciated the fact that all of the soldiers from the last rotation had safely returned home to their families and said emphatically that the three SVK soldiers who had died on duty in Afghanistan in 2013 would forever remain in our hearts and minds. Also, he confirmed that the SVK MOD is to seek a mandate from the Slovak National Council, with a view to enabling SVK troops to operate under the new NATO mission in Afghanistan – Operation Resolute Support.
Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Milan Maxim confirmed that soldiers would apply their expertise gained in Afghanistan at home in Slovakia. “Our troops carried out a large number of tasks, demined 2 millions of square meters of land, and checked up to 20,000 vehicles per month at the entry points to Kandahar Airfield,” said Lt Gen Maxim, adding that nearly 60 Slovak service personnel still remain in Afghanistan to close down our operations.
