Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has been honoured with a prestigious war medal by Azerbaijan\u2019s defence minister, the military\u2019s media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Azerbaijan\u2019s Colonel General Karim Valiyev called on COAS Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today. \u201cOn the occasion, Colonel General Karim Valiyev conferred upon Field Marshal Asim Munir, Azerbaijan\u2019s prestigious Patriotic War Medal for \u2018Services in the Field of Military Cooperation\u2019, on behalf of President Illham Aliyev, in recognition of his exceptional contributions in Azerbaijan-Pakistan bilateral military cooperation,\u201d the statement said. Established on May 17, 2002, the medal is a state award of Azerbaijan, awarded to servicemen of the country and foreign states, and other persons for merits in strengthening military cooperation with the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. Per the statement, Gen Valiyev commended Pakistan\u2019s unwavering efforts in combating terrorism and reaffirmed Azerbaijan\u2019s determination to enhance collaboration in defence and security. The Azerbaijani leader was presented with the guard of honour by the army upon his arrival, the statement said. ISPR said that both leaders held a meeting to discuss \u201cmatters of mutual interest, with particular focus on the prevailing global and regional security landscape\u201d. \u201cCOAS reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s deep fraternal bonds with Azerbaijan and reiterated the resolve to further consolidate bilateral relations. The COAS also congratulated the visiting dignitary on the successful conclusion of the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia,\u201d it added. Azerbaijan\u2019s Valiyev praised the armed forces for their \u201cprofessionalism and success\u201d in Marka-i-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the statement said, adding that the delegation extended best wishes for the upcoming Independence Day and Victory celebrations. It continued, \u201cCOAS thanked Azerbaijan\u2019s leadership and people for standing together with the people of Pakistan during Marka-i-Haq and also for sending the Azeri Contingent for participating in the Independence Day ceremony.\u201d \u201cBoth military leaders expressed a shared commitment to advancing defence cooperation and promoting joint efforts for regional peace and stability,\u201d the statement added. Islamabad and Baku maintain robust military cooperation. In 2023, COAS Munir visited Azerbaijan, aiming to strengthen military-to-military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two nations. Last year, Azer\u00adbai\u00adjan signed a massive $1.6 billion deal with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 Block III fighter jets, developed by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China\u2019s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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