{"id":521452,"date":"2025-12-23T07:59:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T02:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=521452"},"modified":"2025-12-23T16:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T11:18:24","slug":"ksa-confers-kingdoms-highest-honour-on-coas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/ksa-confers-kingdoms-highest-honour-on-coas\/","title":{"rendered":"KSA confers Kingdom\u2019s highest honour on COAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> RAWALPINDI<br \/>\nSaudi Arabia has conferred the Kingdom\u2019s highest national honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal Excellent Class, upon Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in recognition of his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.<br \/>\nThe medal was conferred on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during his official visit to the Kingdom, according to a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).<br \/>\nThe conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class underscores the depth of Pakistan\u2013Saudi Arabia relations and the shared determination of both nations to further strengthen strategic cooperation in pursuit of regional and global peace. It also reflects his contributions toward regional peace and stability, including sustained collaboration in counter-terrorism and security.<br \/>\nField Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS &#038; CDF called on 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 held discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges, it further said.<br \/>\nThe interaction reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi leadership conveyed its appreciation for Field Marshal Asim Munir\u2019s professionalism and strategic outlook, noting his commitment to strengthening the longstanding, brotherly ties between the two countries<br \/>\nField Marshal Asim Munir expressed gratitude to 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\u2019s commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Kingdom.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI Saudi Arabia has conferred the Kingdom\u2019s highest national honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal Excellent Class, upon Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in recognition of his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. 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