His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has received a cable of condolences from President Halimah Yacob of the Republic of Singapore on the demise of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour.

President Halimah expressed her profound grief at receiving news of the late Sultan's death, saying that she and the friendly people of Singapore share the Sultanate's its sorrows over this enormous loss. She described the late Sultan as a judicious and highly adored leader who is greatly recognized for establishing a modern Sultanate.

The Singaporean President said that the late Sultan had set up a strong and stable country in the midst of a turbulent world. "He established this country with a farsighted vision that was conducive to unprecedented growth," said President Halimah, stressing that the late Sultan is unforgettable and that his image will remain vividly ingrained in the conscious memory of his nation.

"The late Sultan was an advocate and maker of peace. He is trusted by all, and this is attested by the Sultanate's friendliness with all," said President Halimah, who expressed Singapore's pride over its distinguished relationship with the Sultanate. In this context, she recalled the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said's gift to the Republic of Singapore, a sail ship named "Jawharat Muscat" (or Muscat Jewel), which embodies the depth of historical relations binding the two countries and which is highly valued by the Singaporean leadership, government and people.