Saudi Arabia’s highest military award goes to top Pakistani general

General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, was conferred with King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence, the highest military award of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

General Hayat called on King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud during his official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). He also called on General Abdur Rehman bin Saleh Al-Bunyan, Chief of General Staff, Royal Saudi Armed Forces at Jeddah.
Regional security issues and matters of bilateral interests were discussed during the meeting.
King Salman appreciated Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and continued efforts for peace and stability in the region.
Pakistan has joined Saudi military alliance that is being considered an alliance against Yemen and other countries who the Saudi Wahhabi monarchy want to harm for its interests.