Belgian royal couple arrive in Berlin for official visit to Germany
"This state visit is also an expression of the strong friendship between Berlin and Belgium and will deepen our ties even further," explained Wegner. Relations were based on shared values and a strong partnership in various areas. Over the years, the exchange had strengthened the "bond of friendship and mutual understanding".
A wreath-laying ceremony at the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny was planned for later in the afternoon. A state banquet with Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender in honor of the royal couple was also scheduled for the evening.
On Wednesday, Philippe and Mathilde will meet with managing directors from the energy industry, among others. They will also be received by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD). On Thursday, the royal couple will travel on to Saxony, where they will visit the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the historic Christmas market in Dresden.
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The Belgian royal couple, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, were warmly welcomed upon their arrival in Berlin for an official visit to Germany. This visit is seen as a testament to the strong bond of friendship and mutual understanding between Berlin and Belgium. The CDU politician Kai Wegner highlighted this, stating that it symbolizes the shared values and strong partnership between the two nations.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German President, and his wife Elke Büdenbender, were scheduled to host a state banquet in honor of the royal couple in the elegant Bellevue Palace. The Belgian royal couple had also planned to lay a wreath at the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny.
During their visit, the royal couple was set to meet with various dignitaries, including Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They would also engage with managing directors from the energy industry, further strengthening the partnership between Germany and Belgium. The royal couple's itinerary included a visit to Saxony, where they were to explore the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the historic Christmas market in Dresden.
Source: www.stern.de
