ABU DHABI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been conferred the Order of the Union Medal by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Gen Bajwa called on UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.

They discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence, and security cooperation and regional security situation.

The leaders agreed that Pakistan and UAE share a great history of cordial relations.and deep rooted spirit of brotherhood which is transforming into an enduring partnership.

COAS Bajwa was conferred upon the Order of the Union Medal by President of UAE for “making significant contributions in furthering bilateral ties between both the countries.”

… and deep rooted spirit of brotherhood which is transforming into an enduring partnership. COAS was conferred upon Order of the Union Medal by President of UAE for making significant contributions in furthering bilateral ties between both the countries. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/ew8lwO8jm6

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 17, 2022

According to UAE’s WAM news agency, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed bilateral cooperation and joint action in areas of defence in order to serve mutual interests.

Bothe also exchanged views on an array of latest regional and global issues and developments of mutual concern.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed presented the Order of the Union, the second highest honour awarded by UAE to senior officials of brotherly and friendly countries, to the Pakistani top brass in recognition of his distinguished efforts in strengthening UAE-Pakistan’s ties and his role in consolidating bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries.

#UAEPresident presents Order of the Union to Chief of the Army Staff of #Pakistan#WamNews https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/2022/08/coas-bajwa-conferred-order-of-union-medal-uae-president/amp/ pic.twitter.com/RcVODio8US

— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 16, 2022

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed affirmed the depth of the longstanding relations between the UAE and Pakistan and the mutual keenness to continue strengthening them at various levels.

He appreciated the sincere efforts made by General Bajwa to develop prospects for cooperation and joint work between the two countries for the best interest of their two friendly peoples.

General Bajwa expressed his thanks and appreciation to the President of the UAE and his pride in this honour, which reflects the strength of the friendly relations that unite the two countries.

He maintained that his country is keen to develop and advance its fruitful cooperation with the UAE to serve the peoples of the two countries.

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