RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez
has been conferred ‘The Grand Cross of Military Merit’ on behalf of
King of Spain in recognition of Pakistan army’s contribution in the
fight of against terrorism.
Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited
Spanish Joint Staff Headquarters, Madrid. He had meetings with Spanish
Defence Minister Ms Carme Chacon and other Defence and Military
officials including Secretary General for Defence Policy, Chief of
Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff. The focus of meetings remained
bilateral defence and military relations and other matters of mutual
interest.
The highlight of the day was conferment of ‘The Grand
Cross of Military Merit’, to COAS on behalf of the King of Spain. ‘The
Grand Cross of Military Merit’ is the highest military honour conferred
by the King of Spain for distinguished service. The award is
recognition of Pakistan Army’s contribution in the fight against
terrorism. Online
