King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Monday underwent successful heart surgery in France.
This was disclosed by the state news agency, MAP.
According to the news agency, the king went to the hospital after suffering from a “heart rhythm system” and was diagnosed with an “atrial flutter”.
The 54-year old, king of the Muslim world’s longest-running dynasty, would be returning to duties soon.
The news agency also published the photograph of the King on the hospital bed, surrounded by relations.
Here is the full statement as published by the agency: “HM the king had on Saturday 20th January 2018 a heart rhythm disorder.
“The doctors of HM the King said that medical examinations carried out for this purpose revealed an atrial flutter.
“The ablation by radio frequency of this arrhythmia, performed today at the Ambroise Paré clinic in Paris, allowed the normalization of the heart rhythm.
“At the end of a rest period as prescribed by his treating physicians, HM the King will resume his normal activities without any restriction.”
King Mohammed VI is a vital cog in the West’s fight against jihadist groups as he has managed to make sure the jihadists have no foothold in his kingdom.
