India, Dec. 22 -- Saudi Arabia has conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, the country's highest civilian honour, on Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, Field Marshal Munir met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Monday during an official visit to the Kingdom, The Express Tribune reported.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including the regional security situation, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges.

"The honour recognises Field Marshal Asim Mu...