ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-i-Pakistan award on Minister for Defence Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, in a Special Investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, top military leadership and members of the diplomatic corps.
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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.
Before honoring Saudi Defence Minister with top civilian award, Prince Khalid bin Salman was invited as the special guest at Pakistan Day military parade being held in at the Shakar Parian parade ground in Islamabad.
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