In line with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation for Military Affairs, decorated today King Abdulaziz Medal of the excellent grade to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in recognition of his role in cementing relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The award ceremony was attended by a number of high-ranking officials.