Jeddah: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa was conferred upon King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence for making significant contributions in defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman decorated the Army Cheif the award in Jeddah today [Sunday].
The Army Chief, who is in Saudi Arabia on an official tour, called on the Crown Prince, Saudi Defence Minister General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili in Jeddah.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, conferred the Order of King Abdulaziz, an order of merit named after Saudi Arabia's founder from the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.@OfficialDGISPR #PakistanArmy #ISPR pic.twitter.com/VFFlVI64sT
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During the meetings, matters of mutual interests, bilateral defence and security cooperation as well as regional peace and stability were discussed.
The Army Chief said Pakistan values its historical and brotherly relations with the Kingdom and acknowledges its unique place in the Islamic world.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, conferred the Order of King Abdulaziz, an order of merit named after Saudi Arabia's founder from the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday@OfficialDGISPR #PakistanArmy #ISPR pic.twitter.com/GxtUf3JbTu
— Pakistan Armed Forces 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) June 26, 2022
Both sides agreed upon enhancing defence cooperation in the fields of joint training, air defence, counter-terrorism, communication amd information domain.
They agreed to further enhance cordial relations and deep spirit of brotherhood into enduring strategic partnership, being vital players in the region with significant responsibility toward unity of the Muslim Ummah.
