Implementing the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Supreme Commander of All Military Forces, Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation for Military Affairs, decorated here today chief of staff of French land forces general Bernard Thorbet with King Abdulaziz Medal of the Excellent Rank. The decoration recognizes efforts by the French official to boost cooperation between the land forces of the two countries.