Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi arrived in Budapest for an official visit, where he was warmly received by Hungarian President Dr. András Baka. The ceremony took place on Kossuth Square, in front of the historic Hungarian Parliament building. The Hungarian President led the dignitaries who welcomed his Egyptian counterpart. The national anthems of both countries were played, followed by a review of the honor guard. The two leaders then greeted members of the Egyptian and Hungarian delegations.
Following the ceremony, President Al-Sissi laid a wreath at the official Hungarian memorial monument on Heroes' Square in Budapest. He then proceeded to the Sándor Presidential Palace for a meeting with his Hungarian counterpart. Upon arrival, President Baka welcomed President Al-Sissi, and the two leaders posed for an official photo. The Egyptian President signed the guestbook, and a one-on-one meeting was held, followed by an expanded meeting with the presence of delegations from both countries.
During the talks, President Al-Sissi expressed his satisfaction with the visit to Hungary and thanked the Hungarian side for the warm welcome and hospitality. He emphasized Egypt's commitment to the strong historical relations between the two countries and its desire to further develop and elevate them, especially with the approach of the centenary of their diplomatic relations in 2028. The Egyptian President also discussed ongoing cooperation projects in various fields, including railways.
President Al-Sissi highlighted the importance of building on the strategic partnership declaration signed by the two countries in 2023, which serves as a framework for enhancing their bilateral cooperation in various sectors. He expressed Egypt's desire to translate this partnership into concrete projects and programs that are mutually beneficial for both nations, particularly in infrastructure, under the "Decent Life" initiative. The President also emphasized Egypt's role in combating illegal immigration and stressed the need to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries.
The Egyptian President called for the regular convening of the high-level joint commission, the development of trade exchanges, and the enhancement of tourism cooperation. On this occasion, he invited the Hungarian President to visit Egypt. President Al-Sissi also acknowledged the importance of cooperation in various areas, including infrastructure development and security.
In response, President Baka welcomed President Al-Sissi, reaffirming the importance Hungary attaches to its privileged bilateral relations with Egypt, as well as the close ties and long-standing cooperation between the two nations. He stated that Hungary considers Egypt a key partner and appreciates its policy in various areas.
The meeting between the two leaders aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new avenues for cooperation between Egypt and Hungary. The visit is expected to further solidify the relations between the two countries, with a focus on mutual benefits and cooperation in various sectors.
Key points
- Egypt and Hungary aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including infrastructure development and security.
