King Salman, 88, has been diagnosed with a lung infection and is currently undergoing treatment at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah after experiencing a fever and joint pain.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended his well wishes to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia following reports of ill health.
In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), President Muizzu expressed his concern about the reports of the health of King Salman, King of Saudi Arabia, said, "On behalf of the Government and people of the Maldives, I wish His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. May Almighty Allah (SWT) bless His Majesty with good health and a long life."
Deeply concerned about the reports of the health of His Majesty @KingSalman, King of Saudi Arabia, and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. On behalf of the Government and people of the Maldives, I wish His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. May Almighty Allah (SWT) bless His…
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) May 24, 2024
King Salman, 88, has been diagnosed with a lung infection and is currently undergoing treatment at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah after experiencing a fever and joint pain.
King Salman assumed the throne on January 23, 2015 upon the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. King Salman's son, Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, canceled plans to travel to Tokyo due to his father’s condition.