Speeches

“Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim – a fearless commander, one of the bravest sons of Afghanistan, my friend- who devoted his entire life to combating the dark forces of extremism and terrorism that continue to threaten Afghanistan and its people.”

— Hamid Ansari, former Vice President of India

Marshal Fahim’s Final Speech to the Nation

The late Marshal Fahim delivered a speech at the opening session of National Governors Conference in 2013. It was his last major speech to the nation. In that speech, Marshal Fahim provides his account of the major events of Afghanistan’s contemporary post 1978 events. He also lays out his vision for a modern, pluralistic, and peaceful Afghanistan. He emphasizes the need to acknowledge Afghanistan’s shortcomings domestically and regionally as the nation strives to make a transition from nearly 40 years of conflict. He views the need for a negotiated settlement of the conflict with the Taliban as critical. He also emphasizes the need for negotiations with Pakistan for resolving major issues between the two countries.

Complete Text of the Speech