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