Rawalpindi, 22 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides discussed 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.
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 conferred upon Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The honour recognizes Field Marshal Asim Munir’s distinguished military service and leadership, as well as his pivotal role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. It also reflects his contributions to regional peace and stability, including sustained collaboration in counter-terrorism and security.
The Saudi leadership conveyed its appreciation for Field Marshal Asim Munir’s professionalism and strategic outlook, and acknowledged 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 honour, describing it as a testament to the enduring bonds between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Kingdom. The conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class underscores the depth of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations and the shared resolve of both nations to further strengthen strategic cooperation in pursuit of regional and global peace.