RAWALPINDI, Aug. 13 -- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, was awarded Azerbaijan's prestigious Patriotic War Medal on Wednesday. Azerbaijan's Defence Minister, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, presented the award during his visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The medal was conferred on behalf of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this award recognizes Munir's exceptional role in strengthening military cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

The Patriotic War Medal, established in 2002, is one of Azerbaijan's top military honors. It is awarded to national and foreign individuals for their service in boosting military collaboration. Field Ma...