Seoul-December 6, 2019, On the occasion of 2019 Commencement of KDI School Ambassador Atarud was invited to deliver congratulatory remarks. During his speech, the Afghan Ambassador highlighted the importance of education on transforming the society and people's lives. He mentioned "Today, as you receive your well-earned degree and move on to the next phase of your life. I challenge you to use your talents and energy, developed and honed here at the KDI, to make a positive impact on your community; take the institution’s motto to heart; go out and make your world “ever better.”. And "Today the world needs you more than before, war, natural disasters, climate change, disease ethical issues in the organizations and society are big, but with your commitments and education you could overcome all these issues."