Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister, awarded Kingdom’s highest honour

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, called on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during his official visit to the Kingdom, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.

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’s highest national honour — was conferred upon Field Marshal Asim Munir.

According to ISPR, the honour recognises the Field Marshal’s distinguished military service and leadership, as well as his central 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.

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The Saudi leadership conveyed its appreciation for Field Marshal Asim Munir’s professionalism and strategic outlook, noting his commitment to further strengthening the longstanding, brotherly ties between the two countries.

Expressing gratitude, Field Marshal Asim Munir thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi leadership for the honour, describing it as a reflection of the enduring bonds between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s 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.