Dubai, Dec 24: Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Announcing the honour, the Pakistan Army said the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s highest national decoration.
“Under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour was also conferred upon the Field Marshal,” the army said.
According to the army, the Saudi leadership conveyed its appreciation for Field Marshal Munir’s professionalism and strategic outlook, and acknowledged his role in strengthening the longstanding and close ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.