9 minutes agoPrince Salman appointed prime minister of Saudi Arabia
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The powerful crown prince in Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has been appointed prime minister of state, a position traditionally belonging to the king. Prince Mohammed, who has been considered de facto head of state for years, has previously served as deputy prime minister under King Salman as well as defence minister. [...]
Prince Mohammed, who has been considered de facto head of state for years, has previously served as deputy prime minister under King Salman as well as defence minister.
The defence minister's position has now been taken by his younger brother, Khalid bin Salman, who was formerly deputy defence minister.
Other important ministries, including foreign and energy ministries, continue to have the same leaders, according to a decree by Salman King, which has been published by the official agency of Saudi Arabia.
Prince Mohammed, who has been 37 years this month, is the first in line to assume the king's position.
He has become defence minister in 2015, a major step towards consolidating power.
Saudi Arabia is not publicly declared about speculation about the health of King Salman, 86-year-old.
He has led Saudi Arabia. The world's leading oil export state since 2015.
In 2017, he has rejected reports that he plans to adhere to the throne so that Prince Mohammed can take power.
King Salman has been hospitalised twice this year.
