Saudi state TV said 90-year-old King Salman chaired an in-person cabinet meeting on Jan. 20, days after leaving a Riyadh hospital where he underwent medical tests. The broadcaster released video showing the king reviewing files with ministers, though Reuters could not independently verify the footage. State media also reported that King Salman welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s creation of the "Board of Peace." He had received treatment for lung inflammation in 2024.
King Salman Chairs In-Person Cabinet Meeting Days After Hospital Tests, State TV Says
FILE PHOTO: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
DUBAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old King Salman presided in person over a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state television reported, just days after he visited a Riyadh hospital for medical tests and was discharged the same day.
Footage Released, Verification Unclear
Saudi state TV published a video dated Jan. 20 showing the king seated at the head of the cabinet table and reviewing files with ministers. Reuters said it could not independently verify the footage.
Support For U.S. Initiative
According to the state news agency, King Salman welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s establishment of the "Board of Peace" during the meeting. The report did not provide further details about the board or Saudi involvement.
Health Background
The palace statement and state media noted the king had sought medical tests in Riyadh on Friday and left the same day. King Salman previously received treatment for lung inflammation in 2024.
Reporting: Ahmed Elimam, Nayera Abdallah and Tala Ramadan. Writing by Ahmed Elimam. Editing by Andrew Heavens and Alexandra Hudson.
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