Deputy Economy Minister: Commitment Without Education Cannot Drive Progress
The Deputy Minister of Economy, speaking at a ceremony honoring more than two thousand students who participated in the “Young Scientist” academic competition, emphasized the need to strengthen and support scientific and educational centers.
He added that commitment alone without education and knowledge cannot bring progress or independence to a country, and that nations can only gain influence in the world through science and technology.
Abdul Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister of Economy, stated: “Why do major powers impose their discourse on the world as the dominant and prevailing narrative today? Because they possess knowledge and technology. They have no other inherent superiority; they are human beings just like us. But they focused on knowledge, strengthened their academic institutions, and today they manage and lead the entire world.”
Following a competition involving thirty thousand students, two thousand two hundred students were honored at a ceremony in Kabul as part of the “Young Scientist” academic contest.
Mohammad Reza Faramarz, head of the organizing committee for the 14th round of the Young Scientist academic competition, said: “Among these participants, 2,200 students received medals, certificates of appreciation, and various prizes.”
Several male students who won the competition called for increased educational opportunities.
Noorullah, a student who received an award, said: “Officials should inspire students and invest in their development.”
Rahmatullah, another student, said: “Necessary educational opportunities should be provided for all students—both girls and boys.”
Meanwhile, female students especially sixth‑grade students who were also announced as winners called for the reopening of closed schools for all girls across the country.
Maryam, another award-winning student, told : “I want to study with full effort next year as well. I want all schools and institutions related to women to be reopened.”
Zohal, a sixth‑grade student, said: “My request from the government is that the rights of women and girls be fully granted, and that girls be allowed to pursue their education freely.”
At the end of the ceremony, each medal and certificate was not merely a symbol of individual achievement; it served as a reminder that Afghanistan’s young generation despite all challenges, remains eager to learn and determined to build a brighter future.
