Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Hungarian President Andras Baka in Budapest on Friday, October 30, 2026, as part of his official visit to Hungary. The meeting was marked by a formal reception ceremony at Kossuth Square, in front of the historic Hungarian Parliament building. The Egyptian and Hungarian national anthems were played, and a guard of honor was reviewed as the two presidents shook hands with their respective delegations.
Following the reception, President El-Sisi visited Heroes' Square in Budapest, where he laid a wreath at the official memorial monument of Hungary. He then proceeded to the presidential palace, Sandor Palace, for talks with President Baka. The Hungarian president welcomed President El-Sisi, and a photo opportunity was arranged for the two leaders before they signed the official guestbook.
During their discussions, President El-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him by Hungary. He emphasized Egypt's commitment to strengthening historical relations with Hungary, particularly with the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries approaching in 2028. President El-Sisi also highlighted ongoing projects between Egypt and Hungary in various fields, including railway development.
President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of building on the Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between Egypt and Hungary in 2023, which serves as a framework for enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields. He expressed Egypt's desire to translate this partnership into practical projects and programs that benefit both nations, including infrastructure development under Egypt's "Decent Life" initiative.
The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, with President Baka praising Egypt's pivotal role in promoting security and stability in the Middle East. President El-Sisi outlined Egypt's vision for achieving regional security and stability through peaceful means, highlighting efforts to resolve conflicts and crises.
President Baka extended an invitation for President El-Sisi to visit Egypt, which the Egyptian president accepted. The Hungarian president expressed his appreciation for Egypt's policies and President El-Sisi's leadership in maintaining security and stability in the region and globally. The two leaders also explored ways to enhance cultural cooperation and trade between their countries.
To commemorate President El-Sisi's visit, President Baka hosted a luncheon, during which he thanked the Egyptian president for his visit and reiterated Hungary's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. President El-Sisi, in turn, expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and looked forward to continued cooperation with President Baka to promote the strategic partnership between Egypt and Hungary.
Key points
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extends an invitation to Hungarian President Andras Baka for an official visit to Egypt.
- The two leaders discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including infrastructure development and cultural exchange.
- President El-Sisi and President Baka emphasize their commitment to strengthening historical relations between Egypt and Hungary, particularly with the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaching in 2028.
