US EditionSaudi Arabia Awards Pakistan’s Powerful Army Chief Highest National Honour After Defence Pact
The award highlights deepening strategic and defense cooperation under a new pact, focusing on regional security and counterterrorism, Pakistan military said.
- On Sunday, Saudi Arabia awarded the King Abdulaziz Medal of the Excellent Class to Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces, in Riyadh under a royal decree by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
- Longstanding ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia include a recent defence pact signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Munir's visit following the award of the King Abdulaziz Medal.
- During meetings on Sunday, the ISPR said discussions covered regional security and defence cooperation, with Saudi leaders praising Munir's professionalism and the medal recognising his leadership and efforts.
- Pakistan military said the award underscores the depth of Pakistan–Saudi strategic cooperation and shared determination, while Munir reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the kingdom's security, stability and prosperity.
- The region's recent tit‑for‑tat strikes, including the May exchanges, followed an Indian operation blamed for the killing of 26 tourists, while longstanding defence ties include Saudi financial assistance and Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif said the nuclear programme `will be made available` to Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan’s powerful army chief highest national honour after defence pact
Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honour to Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, Pakistan’s military said Monday, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on counterterrorism.
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Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan’s powerful army chief highest national honor after defense pact
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, Pakistan’s military said Monday, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on counterterrorism.
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Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan's powerful army chief highest national honor after defense pact
Pakistan's military says Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on defense and counterterrorism. In a…
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