Akhir 08, 1432 / March 13, 2011, SPA -- Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, received at his palace here today Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Attiyah who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure. The Crown Prince expressed appreciation to the Secretary General for the efforts he exerted to enhance joint Gulf action. For his part, the Secretary General hailed the vital role of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince in supporting cooperation among GCC countries in all fields. The audience was attended by Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region; Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Secretary General of National Security Council; Prince Dr. Misha'al bin Abdullah bin Musaed, Advisor to the Crown Prince; Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Secretary General of National Security Council for Intelligence Affairs; and a number of senior officials.