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.



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



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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.



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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