Pakistan Army Chief Gets Saudi Arabia’s Top State Award
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The King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) was presented to Field Marshal Munir by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at a ceremony in Riyadh the day before yesterday, following a directive from King Salman
Saudi Arabia has bestowed one of its highest national awards on Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, highlighting the strong and expanding defense partnership between the two countries.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) was presented to Field Marshal Munir by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at a ceremony in Riyadh the day before yesterday, following a directive from King Salman. The honor recognizes Munir’s role in strengthening bilateral relations, boosting military cooperation, and deepening strategic ties.
Prince Khalid congratulated Munir and conveyed best wishes for his tenure. Discussions during the meeting focused on long-standing relations, defense collaboration, and shared efforts to support regional and global peace. Senior Saudi military and defense officials attended the ceremony, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Ambassador Ahmed Farooq alongside top military officers.
Arab News reported that the award reflects Saudi Arabia’s appreciation of Munir’s leadership and his contribution to enhancing defense coordination amid shifting regional and international security dynamics.
Pakistan’s military said the recognition demonstrates the depth of Pakistan–Saudi relations and their joint resolve to advance strategic cooperation for regional and global stability. It added that the medal acknowledges Munir’s service, leadership, and efforts to strengthen institutional and defense links.
Munir’s visit—his first to Saudi Arabia since assuming the newly created role of chief of defense forces—also included talks on regional security, counterterrorism, and broader geopolitical issues. He thanked the Saudi leadership for the honor and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s security and stability.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have shared close political, economic, religious, and defense relations for decades, built on mutual security interests and Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to the protection of Islam’s holy sites in Mecca and Medina.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) was presented to Field Marshal Munir by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at a ceremony in Riyadh the day before yesterday, following a directive from King Salman. The honor recognizes Munir’s role in strengthening bilateral relations, boosting military cooperation, and deepening strategic ties.
Prince Khalid congratulated Munir and conveyed best wishes for his tenure. Discussions during the meeting focused on long-standing relations, defense collaboration, and shared efforts to support regional and global peace. Senior Saudi military and defense officials attended the ceremony, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Ambassador Ahmed Farooq alongside top military officers.
Arab News reported that the award reflects Saudi Arabia’s appreciation of Munir’s leadership and his contribution to enhancing defense coordination amid shifting regional and international security dynamics.
Pakistan’s military said the recognition demonstrates the depth of Pakistan–Saudi relations and their joint resolve to advance strategic cooperation for regional and global stability. It added that the medal acknowledges Munir’s service, leadership, and efforts to strengthen institutional and defense links.
Munir’s visit—his first to Saudi Arabia since assuming the newly created role of chief of defense forces—also included talks on regional security, counterterrorism, and broader geopolitical issues. He thanked the Saudi leadership for the honor and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s security and stability.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have shared close political, economic, religious, and defense relations for decades, built on mutual security interests and Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to the protection of Islam’s holy sites in Mecca and Medina.
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