Islamabad, Pakistan: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was conferred upon King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence for making significant contributions to defence cooperation between both the countries.
The Medal was graced by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
COAS visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on an official tour. During the visit, COAS called on Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of KSA and General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff (CGS) Saudi Armed Forces at Jeddah, today.
During the meetings, matters of mutual interests, bilateral defence & security cooperation and regional peace & stability were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its historical and brotherly relations with the Kingdom and acknowledges its unique place in the Islamic world. Both sides agreed upon enhancing defence cooperation in the fields of Joint Training, Air Defence, Counter-terrorism and Communication / Information domain. They also agreed to further enhance cordial relations and a deep spirit of brotherhood into an enduring strategic partnership, being vital players in the region with significant responsibility toward the unity of Muslim Ummah.
