Japan says Saudi crown prince visit postponed over King Salman's health

By Agence France-Presse

May 20, 2024 11:09 am

TOKYO — Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been postponed 'due to the health condition of King Salman.'

The announcement came hours after the Royal Court in Riyadh said Prince Mohammed's 88-year-old father had a lung infection and was undergoing treatment involving antibiotics.

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