Air chief awarded King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman was awarded King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. General Abdul Rahman Bin Saleh Al-Bunyan, Chief of General Staff Royal Saudi Armed Forces conferred the coveted award on the Air Chief in a grand investiture ceremony on Friday, says a message received here.

This prestigious medal has been awarded to the Air Chief in recognition of support provided by PAF to Royal Saudi Air Force in various domains, especially by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman for his valuable services to the promotion of cordial relations between two air forces.

Earlier, the Air Chief called on General Abdul Rahman Bin Saleh Al-Bunyan, Chief of General Staff Royal Saudi Armed Forces, at his office. Air Chief highlighted the PAF’s key role in the counter terrorism operations in Pakistan. He also reiterated to enhance the existing cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the field of aviation. General Abdul Rahman Bin Saleh Al-Bunyan acknowledged the contributions of the Air Chief for enhancement of defence ties between both the brotherly countries. He also lauded the PAF’s role in the success of operation Zarb-e-Azb and termed it role model for the other air forces of the world.