Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour

Pakistan’s Asim Munir conferred Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has been conferred Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, during his official visit to the Kingdom.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the award was granted under a royal decree by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The honour recognises Field Marshal Munir’s distinguished military service, leadership, and his role in strengthening defence and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

“The interaction reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia,” the ISPR said.

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During the visit, Field Marshal Munir met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defence, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges.

Talking about the award, the military’s media wing stated, “The honour recognises Field Marshal Asim Munir's distinguished military service and leadership, his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, as well as his contributions toward regional peace and stability, including sustained collaboration in counter-terrorism and security.”

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Munir expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi leadership for the honour. ISPR said the gesture reflects the enduring bonds between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and reaffirms 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 determination of both nations to further strengthen strategic cooperation in pursuit of regional and global peace,” the statement added.

On September 18, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, declaring that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.”