In a rare and significant event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently welcomed two Heads of Government in a joint working visit. The esteemed guests, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, were received at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. This historic meeting signifies the growing ties between South Africa, Denmark, and the Netherlands, fostering cooperation in various sectors.
On June 6, 2023, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Portuguese counterpart, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, to South Africa for his first visit to the country. The two leaders held a meeting at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and discussed various topics, including bilateral relations, energy cooperation, and pressing global issues.