King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, marking his first appearance since a royal decree in August allowed the cabinet to convene without the king or crown prince. The king had received medical care for lung inflammation in May, prompting concern for his health.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concerns over the health condition of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who is undergoing treatment for lung inflammation. King Salman, 88, is receiving antibiotic treatment in Jeddah, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has postponed a planned trip to Japan due to his father’s health. Saudi Arabia and Japan will still hold a business forum in Tokyo on Tuesday, with Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman and Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih attending from the kingdom’s side.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has been diagnosed with lung inflammation and is undergoing treatment in Jeddah. The 88-year-old monarch’s condition has forced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to postpone a planned trip to Japan. The Crown Prince, the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, met with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday to discuss regional developments, including the conflict in Gaza and the need for a two-state solution.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 88, was admitted to King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah on Wednesday for what state media described as routine examinations. The Saudi Press Agency did not provide further details, and the king has since been discharged from the hospital.