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General Raheel conferred order of merit award by Brazil

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif was awarded Order of Merit by the Brazilian Government on Wednesday.

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief was awarded Brazil's coveted Award "Order of Merit" in a special ceremony in recognition of his leadership for successful fight against multiple threats.

General Raheel is the first Asian to have won

By ONLINE
November 25, 2015
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif was awarded Order of Merit by the Brazilian Government on Wednesday.

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief was awarded Brazil's coveted Award "Order of Merit" in a special ceremony in recognition of his leadership for successful fight against multiple threats.

General Raheel is the first Asian to have won this coveted Award.

Government of Brazil citation reads that order of merit being given to General Raheel Sharif for displaying remarkable courage to deal with the menace of terrorism, successfully leading the army in the face of multiple threats, giving hope to his nation against dismay / despondency and above all for his great efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

General Raheel Sharif through his undoubting resolve, unflinching sincerity and impeccable professional commitment has become a leading figure in the world.

His contribution to promote exemplary ties between Pakistan and Brazil in general and the two armies in particular are enormous and unprecedented.