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Army chief becomes first Asian to receive Brazil's coveted 'Order of Merit' award

Brazilian govt says General Raheel has been honoured for his successful fight against multiple threats

Web Desk November 25, 2015

PHOTO: ISPR

Army chief General Raheel Sharif was honoured on Wednesday with Brazil's coveted "Order of Merit" award.

“COAS was awarded Brazil's coveted Award "Order of Merit" in a special ceremony in recognition of his leadership for successful fight against multiple threats,” DG ISPR Lt-Gen Asim Bajwa said on Twitter.

#COAS was awarded Brazil's coveted Award "Order of Merit" in spec Ceremony in recog of his ldrship 4 successful fight vs multiple threats-1
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 25, 2015

"Gen Raheel is the first Asian to have been honoured with this coveted award," Bajwa added.

Gen Raheel is the first Asian to have won this coveted Award-2 pic.twitter.com/0oNqNyYeQZ
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 25, 2015

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“Order of merit has been given to General Raheel Sharif for displaying remarkable courage to deal with the menace of terrorism, successfully leading the army in the face of multiple threats, giving hope to his nation against dismay and despondency and above all for his great efforts to promote peace and stability in the region,” a statement from the Brazilian government read.

“General Raheel Sharif through his undaunting resolve, unflinching sincerity and impeccable professional commitment has become a leading figure in the world. His contribution to promote exemplary ties between Pakistan and Brazil in general and the two armies in particular are enormous and unprecedented,” the statement added.

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The army chief is currently on a three-day tour to Brazil. On Tuesday, General Raheel met with Brazil’s armed forces Chief of Joint Staff General Jose Carlos De Nardi, who lauded Pakistan Army’s professionalism and operational achievements especially in ongoing counter terrorism operations.

Army chief meets Brazilian defence minister

Meanwhile, in a meeting with Brazil’s defence minister, General Raheel discussed relations between the two countries, and the common security challenges.

According to the ISPR, security assistance for Brazil Olympics 2016 also came under discussion.

COAS met Brazil's Def Min.Pak-Brazil relations,common security challenges warranting enhanced coord lvll,forging strat relations discussed-1
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 25, 2015

Security assistance 4 Brazil Olympics2016 discussed.Also To benefit from each other's anti Narcotic experience -2 pic.twitter.com/AD842XcTJI
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 25, 2015

COMMENTS (27)

Omar | 8 years ago | Reply Awesome, well deserved.

Rao | 8 years ago | Reply @Azaad Balooch: Now come on, General Raheel is soldier who has been serving his country all these years. Don't belittle his service. Now, like all military men, he loves his uniform, ribbons and medals. Do you honestly believe , that he be given a honour degree-D.Phil in a university convocation hall? They honour him with a medal which is appropriate. Remember he in his tenure has whipped up Pakistani forces into a fine and a formidable fighting force , a battle hardened and battle tested army ready to defend to the last man the nation against any enemy, internal or external. I say he deserves to be awarded the rank of Field Marshal .

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Azaad Balooch | 8 years ago | Reply This award must be the Oscars as far as militaries go if it is so coveted. Didn't see any mention of it on CNN is r BBC though.

aam shehri | 8 years ago | Reply @Malatesh: simply hahahaha, From where you came my dear?!!

Asif | 8 years ago | Reply @Malatesh: You need to update yourself with latest world and current regional affairs.

Malatesh | 8 years ago | Reply Can anyone tell me what was his achievements so far? ZarbeAjb is a big failure, Pakistan is still bleeding even after 10 years of war on terror..

GKA | 8 years ago | Reply @Mrs HighBall: oooh. Sour Grapes !

Fayyaz | 8 years ago | Reply Congratulation to Gen. Raheel for his tremendous effort to stabilize Pakistan. Also, his vision and leadership make Pakistani nation proud. We all are stand with Pakistan Army.

SS | 8 years ago | Reply Amusing how General Raheel looks at the camera, and the expression says, Well, if I did not get another medal in the U.S. of A, look what I get in Brazil. These are just toys for the Boys! Good luck General, and read up on Cyril Almeida's article in The Dawn newspaper!

faisal | 8 years ago | Reply Why ?

Zahid | 8 years ago | Reply Yes General Raheel Sharif is a leading figure in the world, where ever he go he is getting great respect

cautious | 8 years ago | Reply Maybe if he spent more time in Pakistan he could actually end the civil war that has been going on for over a decade? Little too early for victory laps isn't it?

Sandip | 8 years ago | Reply @GKA: True. Classic example of asking the thief to guard the jewels.

Chacha Jee | 8 years ago | Reply The award should have been given to pakistan or nawaz sharif. He is supposedly reporting to country's Prime Minister. And why he is traveling world over? He is making decision making in foreign countries difficult as they do not know with whom to make deals. Being a true soldier, he should have accepted award for pakistan. I write all this with due respect. Most Brazilian would not know his name but I sure they know the name street kids football team which won championship there.

N K Ali | 8 years ago | Reply Congratulations! Yes, undoubtedly he is the real deal, presently, but will it be in the days ahead? Nevertheless, discussing security and deepening our relations with Brazil is a step in the right direction. How come none of our civilian so-called democratic leaders never went to South America? Salams

Rao | 8 years ago | Reply *Congratulations * General Raheel and Pakistan for making the country applauded round the globe in its fight against terrorism. You deserve all these medals and when you return home, I hope, Pakistan will reward you with the rank of Field Marshalship.

M.S. | 8 years ago | Reply General Raheel is the best commander to lead International force against terrorists.

GKA | 8 years ago | Reply @Someone: Agree with you that he is the real deal as far as the outside world perceives Pakistan. But then what does that make Nawaz, the elected prime minister ?

Salman Hussain | 8 years ago | Reply Congratulates Boss.... Salute....

hari | 8 years ago | Reply Congrats to Raheel and Pakistan.

Mrs HighBall | 8 years ago | Reply @GKA: Don't hold your breath; permanent membership will be abolished before India gets that seat they are feverishly after !

Syed | 8 years ago | Reply Proud of our COAS We really appreciate his efforts to eliminate terrorism from the world. We Overseas Pakistanis stand with you.

GKA | 8 years ago | Reply Smart one by Brazil. One one hand they give award to Pak army chief. On second they are part of G4 that support India's candidature to permanent member of security council. So good security relations with whole of south asia.

Derwaish | 8 years ago | Reply Here is my Siph-e-Salar! Proud of you General. Congrats to all Pakistanis.

Arman | 8 years ago | Reply Such a respectable personality in Pakistan and across the world.

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply That's quite an honor both for him and Pakistan.........but when is he returning home ?

Someone | 8 years ago | Reply Wherever he goes (Middle East/Saudi Arabia, China, US, South Africa, Brazil etc.) this man proves he's the real deal.

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