In a special ceremony held in Islamabad on Monday, President Asif Ali Zardari presented the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Ghuraibi, who serves as the Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
This important award was given in recognition of Vice Admiral Al-Ghuraibi’s outstanding efforts in promoting and strengthening naval cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. His contributions have played a vital role in building closer ties between the naval forces of the two friendly countries.
The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and other senior military and government representatives.
The presentation of this award reflects the deep and growing partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the area of maritime defense and security. It is a symbol of mutual respect and long-term collaboration in military affairs, highlighting the strong bond shared by both nations.