India, Hungary discuss ways to deepen and expand partnership

Budapest, June 26 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Hungary, Anshuman Gaur, on Friday met Klara Breuer, the newly appointed State Secretary for Bilateral Affairs at the Hungarian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and discussed ways to deepen and expand the India-Hungary partnership.

“A meeting to deepen our wonderful, warm ties with Hungary. Ambassador had an excellent meeting with H.E. Klara Breuer, the newly appointed State Secretary for Bilateral Affairs at the Hungarian Ministry for Foreign Affairs,” the Embassy of India, Budapest wrote on X.

“We discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and ways to deepen and expand our partnership that is built on mutual respect and shared democratic values. We wish her all the very best for this assignment and look forward to energising our relationship for mutual benefits under her leadership,” it added.

On Tuesday, the ambassador met with the Speaker of the country’s National Assembly to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and parliamentary exchanges.

“Ambassador was honoured to call upon the Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, Agnes Forsthoffer. Discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation, parliamentary exchanges, and our deep shared faith in democracy and parliamentary functions. Pleased to share that an India-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Group will be set up soon!” the Indian Embassy in Hungary wrote on X.

“A special connection: The Speaker’s roots in Balatonfured resonate deeply with us as we celebrate the ‘Year of Tagore,’ marking the centenary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s historic visit to the city,” the Embassy added.

In April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and his Tisza Party on their decisive victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, marking a significant political shift in the European nation.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party on your resounding election victory. India and Hungary are bound by deep-rooted friendship, shared values and enduring mutual respect. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation and to advance the vital India-EU Strategic Partnership for the shared prosperity and well-being of our peoples.”

–IANS

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