Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a cabinet meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. This came just days after being discharged from the hospital following medical tests, according to Saudi state television.
Official media reported that King Salman visited a Riyadh hospital last Friday for routine medical checkups.
He was discharged the same day, with no further details released regarding his health.
This confirms that his health is stable and that he is able to resume his official duties.
Saudi television broadcast a video dated January 20 showing King Salman presiding over
a cabinet meeting and reviewing official documents alongside ministers.
Establishing a Peace Council
Indeed, this scene reflected a return to regular official activity.Reuters was unable to independently verify the authenticity of the video.
During the meeting, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that King Salman welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the establishment of the “Peace Council.”
He considered the move part of international efforts aimed at promoting global stability and resolving conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means.
King Salman’s chairmanship of the cabinet meeting comes at
a time when Saudi Arabia plays a pivotal role on the regional and international stage.
It is the world’s largest oil exporter and a key US ally in the Middle East.
Political and economic influence
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia wields significant political and economic influence on energy issues and regional stability.
King Salman is 90 years old and had received treatment for pneumonia during 2024, according to previous official data.
This made followers eagerly await developments in his health condition during the past period.
His recent appearance and his presiding over the cabinet meeting are seen as a message of reassurance, both domestically
and internationally, regarding the stability of the leadership and the continuation of government operations at a normal pace.
Moreover, this comes amidst rapidly escalating regional and international challenges facing the region and the world.
