
Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and Spouse wrap up Vietnam visit
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President Luong Cuong anhd Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas observe national anthems of the two countries at the welcome ceremony in Hanoi on May 28, 2025. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
While staying in Vietnam, the Hungarian President and his Spouse laid a wreath at the monument to war heroes and martyrs on Bac Son street.
Party General Secretary To Lam had a meeting with President Tamas while State President Luong Cuong hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony and held bilateral talks and a state banquet in his honour. The Hungarian President also met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
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President Luong Cuong and Spouse welcome Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and Spouse Nagy Zsuzsanna to pay an official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
At the events, the Vietnamese leaders warmly welcomed the Hungarian guest, laying stress on its significance as the two nations are commemorating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (1950–2025). They hailed the visit as a landmark moment create breakthroughs to bring the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership to a deeper and more effective fashion.
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Overview of the talks between the two Presidents. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Expressing gratitude for Hungary's support during Vietnam's struggle for national liberation and its ongoing development, the Vietnamese leaders emphasised that Hungary was among the first ten countries worldwide to recognise and establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1950, during the most challenging period of Vietnam's struggle for independence. They affirmed that Vietnam always attaches much importance to and wishes to bolster cooperation with Hungary - a top-priority partner and its first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe.
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On the morning of May 28, 2025, at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, General Secretary To Lam welcomed Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
President Tamas expressed his joy to visit Vietnam for the first time, and showed his admiration for the country's remarkable achievements through its Doi Moi (Renewal) and international integration efforts. He reaffirmed Hungary's commitment to Vietnam as its most important partner in Southeast Asia and highlighted his country's desire to strengthen cooperation across all sectors.
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President Luong Cuong and Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas attend exhibition of photos by Bozoky Dezso. (Photo: VNA) |
Leaders of both sides held that it is necessary to enhance collaboration in traditional areas including defence - security, science - technology, agriculture, health care - pharmaceuticals, culture, and tourism. They also committed to expanding cooperation into emerging fields such as digital transformation, information technology, environmental protection, and water resource management.
President Luong Cuong and his spouse joined Hungarian couple at the opening of a photo exhibition showcasing images of Vietnam in the old days, captured by Hungarian doctor and photographer Bozoky Dezso. The Hungarian guests also took a stroll around Hanoi’s scenic Hoan Kiem Lake.