Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defence, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during his official visit to the Kingdom, ARY News reported citing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the meeting, both sides held detailed 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.
In recognition of his distinguished military service and leadership, Field Marshal Asim Munir was conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Kingdom’s highest national honour. The award was bestowed under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to ISPR, the honour acknowledges Field Marshal Asim Munir’s pivotal role in strengthening defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. It also recognises his contributions toward regional peace and stability, particularly through sustained collaboration in counter-terrorism and security initiatives.
The Saudi leadership praised Field Marshal Asim Munir’s professionalism, strategic vision, and commitment to further deepening the longstanding brotherly ties between the two countries.
Expressing his gratitude, Field Marshal Asim Munir thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi leadership for the honour, describing it as a symbol of the enduring and time-tested bonds between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Kingdom.
The conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class highlights the strength of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations and the shared resolve of both nations to enhance strategic cooperation in pursuit of regional and global peace.
