Pakistan’s army chief awarded top military honor in Jordan

Pakistan’s army chief awarded top military honor in Jordan
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On the first day of a three-day official visit to Jordan, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa meets King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussain. (Photo: ISPR)
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Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa receives the Order of Military Merit from King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussain of Jordan. (Photo: ISPR)
Updated 03 October 2018
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Pakistan’s army chief awarded top military honor in Jordan

Pakistan’s army chief awarded top military honor in Jordan
  • General Qamar Javed Bajwa is beginning a three-day official visit to Jordan
  • King and general discussed regional security and enhanced cooperation in a number of areas, including education and defense production

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been awarded the Order of the Military Merit by Jordan’s King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussain. The medal is “in recognition of his services, and improving defense and security relations between the two brotherly countries,” acording to the Pakistan Armed Forces.
General Bajwa met the king after arriving in Jordan on October 2 for a three-day official visit. They discussed the regional security situation and bilateral relations, and the king expressed an interest in enhanced cooperation between the two countries in a number of fields, including security, defense production, education and investment opportunities.
“Pakistan has the highest regard for Jordan and would welcome any positive initiatives,” said Gen. Bajwa.