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 […]
On the occasion of the First Cry of Independence, Ecuador's National Day, celebrated every year on August 10, the Embassy of Ecuador in Hungary has invites the public to experience a special floral installation in the heart of Budapest. In collaboration with Naranjo Roses, a leading Ecuadorian rose exporter, a striking heart-shaped installation made entirely […]
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 […]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the European Union. The Chinese press has remembered the occasion in several articles. According to the Xinhua news agency’s summary, shared by the Chinese Embassy in Budapest, the most valuable experience of the 50-year history of […]
Robert Palladino, the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in the Hungarian capital, paid an introductory visit to the City Hall, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on his Facebook page on Wednesday. MTI quotes the mayor’s notes that he had a substantive and good-humored conversation with the diplomat. During the meeting, the deepening of […]
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 […]
The Embassy of Switzerland in Budapest, in cooperation with the Budapest City Administration, Swisscham Hungary, Budapest Global Association and other partners, has announced the launch of the "Switzerland in Budapest 2025" program. This project aims to highlight the deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between Switzerland and Hungary by showcasing the many Swiss traces that […]
The new Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary, Fedir Sandor officially took office this Thursday after presented his credentials to the President of the Republic, Tamás Sulyok, in the Hungarian capital. Fedir Sandor is a professor at the Uzhhorod National University, but since the beginning of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, he has been a soldier […]
The U.S. Embassy in Budapest has announced that senior diplomat Robert Palladino will assume leadership as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, effective March 7. According to the statement, Robert Palladino will lead the Budapest Embassy’s engagement with the Hungarian government and people on behalf of the Trump Administration and the Secretary of State, pending the nomination […]
The Supervisory Center and Money Museum of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) hosted a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the People's Republic of China. The event included the presentation of a diplomatic medal issued by the MNB to mark the anniversary and the presentation […]
It was 25 years ago that the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration and Program of Action on a Culture of Peace. To mark the anniversary, the President of the Hungarian UN Society, Katalin Bogyay, invited women ambassadors accredited to Hungary to engage in dialogue for peace through art, poetry and music in the presence […]
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 […]
The exhibition, organized by the Hungarian National Assembly, brings together the Francophone countries, demonstrates the plurality of the world and the cultural relations of the Francophone countries with Hungary, said Jean-Francois Paroz, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation in Budapest and this year's President of the Francophone Ambassadors' Circle. According to the ambassador, all countries strive […]
On March 14th, a 24-hour relay will take place around the world, held by Paris 2024, the organizing committee of this year's Summer Olympic Games. The relay will pass through all five continents and engage the general public and figures from the world of sport in hour long sporting activities." In Hungary, the events of […]
The Hungarian President of the Republic, Katalin Novák held a New Year Reception for Ambassadors and other mission leaders accredited to Hungary in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest. She recalled that there will be elections in Europe this year, giving 400 million European citizens the opportunity to set the direction of European politics. […]
