ISLAMABAD – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has been conferred with Pakistan’s highest civilian honour on the eve of the Pakistan Day.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred Nishan-i-Pakistan award on the Saudi minister in a Special Investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir and members of the diplomatic corps.
The award was conferred in recognition of Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud’s meritorious services for Pakistan and its people, enhancing defence cooperation, strengthening of bilateral ties and contributions towards peace efforts in the region.
