Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir was award the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour for his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, both sides held discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges. The interaction reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. “The honour recognizes Field Marshal Asim Munir’s distinguished military service and leadership, as well as his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class underscores the depth of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations and the shared determination of both nations to further strengthen strategic cooperation in pursuit of regional and global peace.

Source: The Patriot December 22, 2025 09:14 UTC