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The policy of Eastward Opening is strengthening Hungarian–Chinese relations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 31, 2015 7:55 PM
At a professional event organised by the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers on Friday, Deputy Secretary of State Zsolt Csutora said that with the strategy of Eastward Opening the Hungarian government has taken a significant step towards strengthening Hungarian-Chinese relations.
Government refuses accusations levelled by French Foreign Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 31, 2015 7:46 PM
The Hungarian Government refuses all „ill-conceived attributes and accusations levelled against Hungary” which were made by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Sunday in connection with the measures adopted by Hungary for the protection of its borders, the State Secretary for Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó takes part in a telephone discussion with Slovakian Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcák
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 31, 2015 2:07 PM
On Monday morning the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade took part in a telephone discussion with Foreign Minister of Slovakia Miroslav Lajcák, in connection with the alarming immigration situation.
Péter Szijjártó criticises the recent statement by the French Foreign Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 31, 2015 1:33 PM
According to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, the critical remarks made by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in relation to Hungary’s temporary border security fence are astonishing and shocking, and therefore the Ministry has summoned the French chargé d'affaires in Budapest.
Increased migration is costing Hungary and extra 47.5 million euros
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 28, 2015 9:34 AM
According to the latest calculations, the recently observed huge gain in the rate of illegal migration represents increased expenditure of over 15 billion forints (EUR 47.5mn) for Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told the press on Thursday.
Let the message of Hiroshima be louder than all else
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 25, 2015 3:26 PM
In Hiroshima on 24 August, at an international meeting on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), State Secretary for Foreign Affairs István Mikola said that it is imperative that a complete ban on nuclear testing becomes generally applicable and legally binding.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 23, 2015 7:55 AM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary is deeply concerned about the current situation on the Korean Peninsula, and it deplores the recent escalation of tensions on the border between North and South Korea.
Bangkok Bombing – Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 20, 2015 11:23 AM
It was with great sorrow that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary learned of the bomb attack on 17 August 2015 near the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok.
Press release on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Day (19 August)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 19, 2015 4:49 PM
Based on the decision of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the international community has celebrated the World Humanitarian Day on 19 August of every year since 2008. This is when we remember the 22 victims of the bombing of the Baghdad headquarters of the UN on this day in 2003 as well as the generous contribution of those who provide humanitarian aid, and we also seek to draw the attention of the wider public to the current humanitarian challenges we are facing globally.
Deputy State Secretary Kristóf Altusz meets with U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, Chairman of the House Small Business Committee
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, August 19, 2015 12:44 PM
On 18 August Deputy State Secretary for European and American Affairs Kristóf Altusz hosted a meeting, with a U.S. congressional delegation led by Rep. Steve Chabot (R-O), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee. The congressional delegation visited Hungary as part of a Central and Eastern European regional tour.