Overview

• The Belgian royal couple is on a three-day state visit to France, marking the first such visit in over two decades.
• The visit includes a state dinner at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
• Discussions focus on enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in defense cooperation and transition to renewable energy.
• Cultural and economic ties are celebrated, with visits planned to key sites in Paris and Lille.
• The visit underscores the historical and cultural bonds between France and Belgium, emphasizing shared European values.