LAF Command Thanks Everyone Who Congratulated the Military Institution
The LAF Command expresses its gratitude to everyone who congratulated the military institution on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the army, including current and former presidents, heads of sects, current and former ministers and members of parliament, diplomatic missions, party leaders, heads of security and administrative agencies, heads of economic and labor organizations, and spiritual, judicial, social, political, municipal, and educational figures, as well as the media and artistic communities. The LAF Command wishes them all continued stability and reassurance.
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