By Bongiwe Dlamini

LOZITHA: King Mswati and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a private meeting on Wednesday at Lozitha Palace.

In an online statement released on Wednesday evening,the Office of the President confirmed the meeting.

“His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a courtesy visit to the His Majesty King Mswati III in Lozitha, eSwatini. On arrival in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the President first paid a brief visit to the Queen Mother, Her Majesty iNdlovukazi, before proceeding to meet with His Majesty the King.The two  leaders affirmed their commitment to strong historical bonds between their two countries, including growing political and trade ties. They also highlighted the historical success of collaboration between the two countries, where the two leaders  collaborated to work together for a better future”, reads the statement in part.