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Afghanistan marks victory day

Xinhua, May 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

Afghanistan on Saturday marked the 23rd anniversary of Mujahidin victory against the Soviet Union which falls on April 28.

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the country remembers the courage and sacrifice of its Mujahidin or holy warriors during the fight against the Soviet Union invasion.

"In that same spirit and tradition, we must also remember the current generation of brave Afghan men and women, our national security forces, who continue to defend the values," Ghani told audience during a ceremony held at Presidential Palace, adding that "Afghan forces are defending their country, and are also sacrificing their lives."

Afghans after over one decade of resistance evicted the occupation forces of the Soviet Union from their country and ousted the last Moscow-backed regime from power on April 28, 1992 and the day has been celebrated as victory day since then in the central Asian country.

The Afghan leader also vowed to continue to push for peace in the country.

"We will remain engaged and involved in bringing peace. The stability will find its way only in the shadow of the peace. We believe in peace."

Ghani and other leaders have repeatedly offered peace talks with the Taliban. However, the militant group has categorically rejected the offer, saying there will be no talks until all foreign troops leave the country. Endi