A lengthy absence from his country had sparked concerns about the well-being of a long-serving leader. The 93-year-old president, who has been in power since 1982, recently returned home. His health has been the subject of much speculation due to frequent extended stays in Europe.

The leader's return followed a more than two-month stay abroad, which is believed to be the longest such absence of his presidency. Further information about his time away and current health is available from the source.

The president's office had initially described his trip as a brief private visit to Europe, but it ultimately lasted over 10 weeks.