Ministry of National Defense Clarifies Role of National Army
May 21, 2026
In a statement released today, the Ministry of National Defense has firmly reiterated that the National Army is a republican army founded on discipline, committed to its duty of defending the nation, its independence, and the integrity of its territory, while respecting the principles of neutrality, the laws of the state, and military regulations.
This clarification comes in response to repeated attempts to involve the military institution and its leaders in partisan politics and to question its neutrality and independence, according to the Ministry.
The Ministry has reaffirmed that the National Army will remain faithful to its military doctrine. Its members will continue to work with a patriotic spirit, selflessness, and dedication to fulfill their duty with honor and integrity, exclusively serving the higher interest of the nation.
Key Points:
- The National Army is a republican army founded on discipline.
- The army's duty is to defend the nation, its independence, and the integrity of its territory.
- The army respects the principles of neutrality, the laws of the state, and military regulations.
- The army will remain faithful to its military doctrine.
- Members of the army will continue to work with a patriotic spirit, selflessness, and dedication to fulfill their duty with honor and integrity.
