In line with the directives of King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation for Military Affairs, on Saturday decorated Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani with King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellent Grade. The medal comes in recognition of General Kayani's role in cementing relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by a number of high-ranking officials. Prince Khalid also hosted a luncheon in honor of General Kayani.