Interviews - Diplomacy & Trade https://dteurope.com Monthly in print | Daily on the web Mon, 11 May 2026 16:20:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://dteurope.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-dt_favicon-32x32.png Interviews - Diplomacy & Trade https://dteurope.com 32 32 Consolidating the Good Bilateral Relations https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/consolidating-the-good-bilateral-relations/ Sun, 10 May 2026 13:53:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=79551 Roberto Buontempo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Malta to Hungary, presented his credentials to the Hungarian President at the Sándor Palace in Budapest in the spring of 2024. Since then, while based in Malta, he has been actively involved in the maintenance of bilateral diplomatic relations. Diplomacy&Trade caught up with him at […]

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]]> Long-Standing, Respectful Relations https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/long-standing-respectful-relations/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=78712 “First of all, I'm really pleased to be here. It's the job I wanted, so I'm delighted and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to spend four or five years in Hungary, in Budapest, and really get to know the country as much as possible,” Ambassador McKenzie Smith tells Diplomacy&Trade. The Ambassador adds […]

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]]> Representing Germany in a Country of Great Variety https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/representing-germany-in-a-country-of-great-variety/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:21:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77217 It is now 35 years that German unification took place. When asked what conclusions she would draw from these three and a half decades for Hungary and for German-Hungarian relations, the German Ambassador to Hungary, Julia Gross tells Diplomacy&Trade that she believes a lot has been accomplished over this period. “The two parts of Germany […]

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]]> For A Strong Europe in a Changing World https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/for-a-strong-europe-in-a-changing-world/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=76686 In the second half of this year, it is the Kingdom of Denmark that holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union with overarching priorities such as a secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe. It is totally understandable why security, competitiveness and environmental protection are the most significant issues on […]

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]]> Representing France in Familiar Territory https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/representing-france-in-familiar-territory/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=75558 France is an important economic partner to Hungary and the fifth largest investor in this country, with almost 50,000 people working for French companies here. In an extensive interview with Diplomacy&Trade, French Ambassador Jonathan Lacôte, who is quite familiar with this country, also discusses the importance of keeping a very strong political dialogue with Hungary […]

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]]> Representing Switzerland, a Trustful Partner https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/representing-switzerland-a-trustful-partner/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:02:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=74631 After his first tenure between 2012 and 2016 as Swiss ambassador to Budapest, Jean-François Paroz returned for a second term to Hungary and presented his credentials here in December 2020. Now, at the end of this second term, he tells Diplomacy&Trade that he is satisfied with the fulfillment of his mission. “Swiss-Hungarian relations are influenced […]

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]]> Japan Welcomes the World to Osaka https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/japan-welcomes-the-world-to-osaka/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:47:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=73107 The theme of the World Expo 2025 to be held between April 13 and October 13, 2025 in Osaka is ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’. As to how this theme reflects Japan's vision for addressing global challenges and shaping the future, Ambassador Ono highlights to Diplomacy&Trade that world expositions are places where wisdom from […]

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]]> Cherishing a Long-Standing Friendship https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/cherishing-a-long-standing-friendship/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:07:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=70586 The Ambassador of Japan to Hungary, Hikariko Ono presented her credentials to the Hungarian President in Budapest at the end of March this year. Regarding her first impressions, she tells Diplomacy&Trade that as she begins her tenure in this country, she is deeply humbled to be serving “in this distinguished European nation, renowned for its […]

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]]> Exploring History, Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/holland-nagykovet/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:41:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=68379 Dutch Ambassador to Hungary Désirée Bonis talks to Diplomacy&Trade about the historical connections as well as the current challenges and opportunities characterizing bilateral relations between The Netherlands and Hungary. While differences exist on issues such as the war in Ukraine and EU values, economic cooperation remains strong and cultural exchanges continue to reaffirm ties between […]

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]]> Strengthening Bonds and Navigating Challenges https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/strengthening-bonds-and-navigating-challenges/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:41:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=67440 Swiss Ambassador Jean-François Paroz's tenure epitomizes the intricate dance of diplomacy — adapting to shifting currents while upholding core principles, fostering economic prosperity while addressing challenges, and celebrating cultural ties that transcend borders. In an interview with Diplomacy&Trade, the Ambassador explored the nuances of his second term in Hungary, delving into the shifting political landscapes, […]

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]]> A Thicker and More Complex Relationship https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/a-thicker-and-more-complex-relationship/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:02:25 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=65705 Bilateral ties between Hungary and the UK have become of a different order of magnitude following Brexit, UK Ambassador to Hungary Paul Fox tells Diplomacy &Trade. Despite political differences over the war in Ukraine and Sweden’s NATO accession, the two countries are enjoying a more direct relationship and economic cooperation is growing dynamically. The Ambassador […]

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]]> Good Neighborly Relations and Cooperation https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/good-neighborly-relations-and-cooperation/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:45:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=61583 Austria is Hungary's second most important trading partner in terms of trade volume and the third largest investor in Hungary. As the Austrian Ambassador to Hungary, Alexander Grubmayr highlights to Diplomacy&Trade, bilateral political relations mainly focus on European and cross-border cooperation. He also talks about neutrality as a fundamental element in Austria's foreign policy ever […]

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]]> Responding to the Challenges of the Moment https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/responding-to-the-challenges-of-the-moment/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:31:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=58564 In the second half of 2022, the Czech Republic is holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. On this occasion, Diplomacy&Trade has carried an extensive interview with the Czech Ambassador to Hungary, Tibor Bial who presents in detail the priorities of the Presidency in addition to highlighting Czech-Hungarian cooperation in various […]

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]]> A Reliable and Constructive Partner https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/a-reliable-and-constructive-partner/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:04:05 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=53428 “Strengthening Taiwan's official or government relationship with Hungary is one of my priorities.” That is according to the Representative of Taiwan to Hungary, Ambassador Shih-Chung Liu who also tells Diplomacy&Trade about strengthening bilateral economic and cultural relations as well presenting Taiwan to Hungarians – sometimes with unusual methods. The first office representing Taiwan in Budapest […]

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]]> Bonds Rooted in Shared Values https://dteurope.com/diplomacy/bonds-rooted-in-shared-values/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:10:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=53250 “In the past year, Italy was the second largest market for Hungarian exports and the eighth largest supplier country,” the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Hungary, Manuel Jacoangeli tells Diplomacy&Trade in the leading article of the recently published Italian Focus. Besides soaring economic relations, he also stresses the deep-rooted cultural ties and the areas […]

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