His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has received a cable of condolences from Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore on the demise of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour.

In his cable, he expressed, on his own behalf, and on behalf of the government of Singapore, his deep sadness on the passing of the late Sultan. He described the late Sultan as an architect of development and peace. He said that the prestigious position and sustainable development enjoyed by the Sultanate is a gift of the late Sultan to his people and the world.

The Singaporean Prime Minister underscored efforts and attention of the late Sultan in reforming the Omani domestic arena and improving the living conditions of citizens. He added that the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos was a statesman, par excellence, which is unanimously agreed by all leaders around the world.

The Singaporean Prime Minister added that the Jewel of Muscat Ship, which was received by Singapore from the Sultanate would remain an example of civilized communication, building trade ties and strengthening joint historical relations between the two countries.