Syria's Minister of Information Dr. Mahdi Dakhal Allah has emphasized the importance of coordination and consultation between the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Syria. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, he indicated that the visit of Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard to Syria today laid stress on the role of the two countries in regional and international politics. He added that during his recent tour, the Crown Prince defended Arab issues and rights, noting that his initiative for peace in the Middle East has become an initiative of all Arabs following its adoption by Beirut Summit.