Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, Syed Asim Munir, held high-level talks with Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during an official visit to the Kingdom, reaffirming the deep-rooted strategic and defence partnership between the two countries.
According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic coordination, and evolving geopolitical challenges. Both sides underscored their shared commitment to peace, stability, and security across the Middle East and South Asia.
In a major diplomatic and military gesture, Field Marshal Asim Munir was also awarded the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour, under a Royal Decree issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The honour recognises Field Marshal Munir’s distinguished military service and leadership, as well as his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic collaboration, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Saudi officials also acknowledged his contributions to regional peace and stability, particularly in counter-terrorism cooperation and security coordination.
The Saudi leadership praised the Pakistan Army chief’s professionalism and strategic vision, noting his efforts to further strengthen the longstanding, brotherly relationship between the two nations. Field Marshal Munir expressed gratitude to King Salman and the Saudi leadership, describing the award as a reflection of the enduring bonds between Islamabad and Riyadh. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Kingdom.
Context
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share one of the closest defence relationships in the Muslim world, marked by decades of military cooperation, training exchanges, and counter-terrorism collaboration. Saudi Arabia remains a key strategic, economic, and diplomatic partner for Pakistan, while Pakistan has long played a supportive role in the Kingdom’s defence and security framework. The conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal underscores the growing strategic alignment between the two countries at a time of heightened regional uncertainty.
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