ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu was honored with Saudi Arabia’s highest military award during his recent visit to the Kingdom.

A statement shared by a PAF spokesperson said the Air chief was awarded with King Abdul Aziz Badge of Honor of the Excellent Class, presented by General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff, Saudi Armed Forces on behalf of King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud.

King Abdul Aziz Badge of Honor is the top military award presented by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it’s conferment on the worthy Chief of the Air Staff is a matter of great honour for South Asian nation.

During his visit, Air Chief Sidhu called on General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff, Saudi Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Forces Lieutenant General Turki Bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz.

The two sides shared views on promoting Pak-Saudi defence ties, particularly between both air forces through joint military exercises and technological collaboration.

Air Chief Baber Sidhu also highlighted that Riyadh being the center of the Muslim world and a significant strategic partner holds longstanding religious, cultural and historical bond with Pakistan.

The visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Saudi Arabia and the conferment of the highest military award upon him by the Saudi Government is a testament to strategic partnership through continuous collaboration.

QOSHE - Pakistan Air Force Chief Sidhu honoured with Saudi Arabia’s top military honor - Dr Muhammad Khan
menu_open
Columnists Actual . Favourites . Archive
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close
Aa Aa Aa
- A +

Pakistan Air Force Chief Sidhu honoured with Saudi Arabia’s top military honor

21 0
28.02.2024

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu was honored with Saudi Arabia’s highest military award during his recent visit to the Kingdom.

A statement shared by a PAF spokesperson said the Air chief was awarded with King Abdul Aziz Badge of Honor of the Excellent Class, presented by General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of........

© Pakistan Observer


Get it on Google Play