At Astana presidential palace in Singapore, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Defense and Aviation Minister and Inspector General, was accorded a red-carpet official welcome by Singapore's Premier Lee Hsien Loong. Upon arrival of Crown Prince Sultan from the airport at the presidential palace, the two country's national anthems were played, the Saudi guest and his host inspected the guard of honor before the Crown Prince making written remarks in a protocol record in which he expressed pleasure of visiting Singapore. Then Crown Prince Sultan shook hands with senior officials queuing for his welcome, including ministers, and diplomatic corps accredited to Singapore. Meanwhile, the Singaporean Prime Minister shook hands with the Saudi delegation accompanying the Crown Prince. Then Premier Loong and Crown Prince Sultan co-chaired a round of talks. At the outset of the meeting, Loong welcomed Crown Prince Sultan, wishing him good stay in Singapore. In turn, Crown Prince Sultan thanked him for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to him and his delegation. --More 21 50 Local Time 18 50 GMT
