President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday. The meeting happened when the relationship between the two countries was very tense. Trump criticized South African leaders, saying they allowed a “genocide” against white farmers. Many people disagree with this claim and say it is not true.

South African leaders strongly denied Trump’s accusations. President Ramaphosa asked for this meeting to explain the truth and try to fix the problems between South Africa and the United States. Right now, the connection between the two countries is the worst it has been since apartheid, the system of racial separation in South Africa that ended in 1994.

This meeting shows how important it is for both countries to talk and clear up misunderstandings. While Trump’s words caused tension, Ramaphosa hopes they can work together to build a better relationship in the future.