SINGAPORE: The Crown Prince of Bahrain met President SR Nathan and Singapore's political leaders on Tuesday.

Crown Prince Shaikh Salman Hamad Al-Khalifa is in Singapore for a four-day visit from October 13 to 16 at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

The Crown Prince met Mr Lee on Tuesday morning at the Istana. Mr Lee hosted a dinner for the Crown Prince later in the day.

Crown Prince Shaikh Salman also met Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.

The leaders discussed the current global financial turmoil and its impact on the Middle East and Asia as well as regional developments.

Both sides agreed that as small countries, Singapore and Bahrain faced common challenges.

In this context, Singapore leaders welcomed Crown Prince Shaikh Salman's interest to draw lessons from the Republic's experiences.

Both sides also reiterated their commitment to enhance and expand bilateral co-operation.

Crown Prince Shaikh Salman also visited the Singapore Exchange (SGX) where together with the Chairman of SGX, Mr J Y Pillay, he witnessed the signing of an MOU between SGX and the Bahrain Stock Exchange. - CNA/vm