Riyadh, April 10, SPA -- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has welcomed the current visit of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Defense and Aviation Minister and Inspector General, to Singapore. "Prince Sultan is a man of peace and a respected friend who has been shouldering his responsibilities in an efficient manner." In a press statement published today, the Singaporean Prime Minister said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has earned a good reputation at the international arena, and it stands as a symbol of the country which is sincere in its words and deeds. Pointing to the economic and strategic importance of the Kingdom, he hailed its role as regards enhancing the pillars of global peace and narrowing gaps among various parties. "The visit will be a milestone in the Saudi-Singaporean relations," he said adding that the visit comes in line with the trend of strengthening relations with the Middle East countries in general and with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular.--SPA 14 24 Local Time 11 24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/352581