ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during his official visit to the kingdom, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.

According to the military's media wing, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defense and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges. The meeting reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

During the visit, Field Marshal Munir was conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Kingdom’s highest national honor, under a royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

ISPR said the honor recognizes Field Marshal Asim Munir’s distinguished military service and leadership, as well as his key role in strengthening defense cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The award also reflects his contributions to regional peace and stability, including sustained cooperation in counter-terrorism and security.

The Saudi leadership appreciated the professionalism and strategic outlook of Pakistan’s army chief, noting his commitment to further strengthening the longstanding brotherly ties between the two countries.

Field Marshal Asim Munir expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi leadership for the honor, describing it as a symbol of the enduring bonds between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Kingdom.

The conferment of the medal underscores the depth of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and the shared resolve of both nations to further enhance strategic cooperation in pursuit of regional and global peace, ISPR added.

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