Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz , the Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, has expressed sorrow and grief over the death of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdulaziz. 'We have lost a leader who has dedicated his time for the service of his religion and nation. The world has lost a leader who has worked for enhancing the pillars of justice and peace', said Prince Sultan in his speech. Crown Prince Sultan expressed appreciation for heartfelt feelings spelt out by the Saudi people towards the deceased, and condoled the Arab and Muslim nations on the death of King Fahd. 'King Fahd was a father of the young and a brother of the adults, and he has successfully unified the hearts', he said, adding that he was a farsighted leader and a man of vision, reason, wisdom and bravery. 'King Fahd has worked for building his country and developing his people, and has exerted intensive efforts in the service of the Arab and Muslim causes'. 'King Fahd who named himself 'the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' has implemented the greatest expansion project in the history of the two Holy Mosques. He has also developed the Holy Places and implemented the project of King Fahd Holy Quran Printing Complex.' --More 1826 Local Time 1526 GMT
