US Vice President Vance: Azerbaijani Forces Among Last to Leave Afghanistan
KABUL — U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Azerbaijani forces were among the last to depart Afghanistan during the withdrawal of foreign troops.
Vance made the comments on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, during a visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan. "I think many Americans may not know that, for example, Azerbaijanis were among the last forces to leave Afghanistan," he said.
He praised the Azerbaijani troops for their significant supportive role in the war against terrorism. Vance noted that they fought alongside U.S. Marines in Afghanistan and gained recognition as some of the "toughest and strongest" forces anywhere in the world.
The vice president called for a new chapter in relations between the United States and Azerbaijan.
During the period of foreign military presence in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan played an active role in supporting the Afghan army, including providing military training.
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