King Salman speech shortly after appointed as the new Saudi ruler.
The new rulers of Saudi Arabia, King Salman, pledged to continue the policies of his predecessor, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, who died at the age of 90 years.
King Abdullah died a few weeks after being admitted to hospital due to pneumonia.
"We will continue with the policies adopted by Saudi Arabia since this country was founded," King said Salman in a speech broadcast on state television.
The speech was delivered a few hours after members of the royal family's 78-year-old was appointed as the new Saudi king.
In addition to delivering the first speech, King Salman appoint new officials.
His son, Mohammed bin Salman, was appointed defense minister.
Brother of the late King Abdullah, Muqrin, while it is set as the new crown prince.
King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz was buried on Friday (23/01).
The appointment of the crown prince and deputy crown prince is to ensure a smooth succession in Saudi running in the next few years.
Prince Nayaf is the grandson of King Abduaziz, commonly referred to as Ibn Saud, the founder of modern Saudi.
(Source: BBC)
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