Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has been conferred the prestigious “Patriotic War Medal” by Azerbaijan in recognition of his outstanding services in the field of military cooperation between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.

The medal was presented on behalf of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev by First Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of General Staff, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, during a meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

During the talks, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional security situation, and reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen defence ties and work jointly for peace and stability in the region.

Upon arrival at GHQ, Colonel General Valiyev was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army.

He also laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument to pay homage to the nation’s fallen heroes.

Field Marshal Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s deep fraternal bonds with Azerbaijan and expressed his commitment to further enhancing the exemplary relations between the two nations, the ISPR said.