The President of South Africa meets King Philippe and Queen Mathilde as they land in the country (VIDEO).

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium recently traveled to South Africa, where they will visit cities including Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. They are joined by Hadja Lahbib, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elio Rupo and Rudi Vervoort, Minister-Presidents of Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as a delegation of business leaders and representatives from academia. Upon arrival in South Africa, the Belgian royals were greeted with a guard of honor at Freedom Park in Pretoria, as per tradition. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the relationship between Belgium and South Africa, which is home to the largest Belgian community in Africa, and the royal couple met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday. Several photos from their visit have been shared by media outlets.

This Wednesday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took off for South Africa where they will visit the cities of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

They are accompanied by Hadja Lahbib, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elio Rupo and Rudi Vervoort, respectively Minister-Presidents of Wallonia of the Brussels-Capital Region and a large delegation of business leaders and representatives of the world academic.

The king and queen arrived safely in South Africa where they were welcomed, as tradition dictates, with a beautiful guard of honor at Freedom Park in Pretoria.

Through this trip, Belgium aims to improve its relations with South Africa, which is home to the largest Belgian community in Africa.

This Thursday, the Belgian sovereigns also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe – Filip of Belgium and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa pictured a a personal meeting of the royal couple with the South-African President, at the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South-African government, in Pretoria, during a state visit of the Belgian Royal Couple to the Republic of South Africa, Thursday 23 March 2023. (photo by Benoit Doppagne / Pool / Photo News

King Philippe – Filip of Belgium (R) pictured at the official welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South-African government, in Pretoria, during a state visit of the Belgian Royal Couple to the Republic of South Africa, Thursday 23 March 2023. (photo by Benoit Doppagne / Pool / Photo News

King Philippe of Belgium (2nd L) and Queen Mathilde of Belgium (L) is welcomed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) and Minister of Social Development of South Africa Lindiwe Zulu (2nd R) as they arrive for their state visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on March 23, 2023. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) ©AFPor licensors

The visit of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to South Africa is an important step towards strengthening the relationship between the two countries. Their warm welcome and productive meetings with South African officials and business leaders signify a commitment to fostering closer ties and promoting mutual benefits. As Belgium’s largest community in Africa, South Africa holds significant importance, and this visit is a testament to the importance that both countries place on their partnership. We eagerly await the outcomes of this visit and hope that it will bring regarding greater cooperation and prosperity between these two nations.