RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman presented the King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Class to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff on Sunday in a ceremony at his office in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Field Marshal Asim Munir was given the award following a royal order from King Salman, SPA added.
The medal recognizes Field Marshal Munir’s distinguished efforts in strengthening Saudi-Pakistani friendship, advancing joint cooperation and developing relations between the two countries.
Prince Khalid congratulated him on his appointment as Army Chief, wishing him success.
Their meeting included a review of historical ties, strategic defense cooperation between the two countries, and discussions on promoting international peace and security.
Attendees from the Saudi side included Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, and senior defense officials.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Ahmed Farooq, alongside senior military officials including Major General Muhammad Jawad Tariq and Brigadier General Mohsin Javed.
