AlQa'dah 25, 1432, Oct 23, 2011, SPA -- The Australian government has expressed condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Second Deputy Premier, the Royal Family, and the Saudi people on the demise of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General. In a statement issued today, the Australian government hailed the important role of the Crown Prince in terms of development in the Kingdom and international affairs. The Crown Prince had a role in the regional stability due to his position as the Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, lauding his gigantic contributions in enhancing relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia, the statement added. The statement stressed the commitment of the Australian government to develop and strengthen relations between the two countries in all fields.