Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General has sent a cable of condolences to President Dr. George Abela of the Republic of Malta on the death of former President Guido de Marco of the Republic of Malta. In his cable, the Crown Prince said: "We have been informed on the news of the death of the former President Guido de Marco of the Republic of Malta, sending you, his family and the people of Malta our condolences and sympathy in this regard".