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United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Foreign Minister János Martonyi
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 18, 2012 6:10 PM
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi in Washington DC. The aim of the meeting was to widen and deepen cooperation between the two countries as well as discuss global issues.
Enikő Győri: speed should not be to the detriment of quality
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 18, 2012 4:49 PM
With respect to the banking union, Hungary supports the position according to which speed should not be to the detriment of quality – emphasized Enikő Győri, Minister of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for European Affairs after the meeting of the General Affairs Council on 16th October 2012 in Luxembourg.
Deputy State Secretary Szabolcs Takács Attended the Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 17, 2012 4:52 PM
Szabolcs Takács, Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented Hungary at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Development on October 15, and participated at high-level meetings as part of the European Development Days. He also had discussion with the ministers in charge of development cooperation from the Visegrad countries.
State Secretary Németh: The European Union’s Openness is a Value
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 16, 2012 4:45 PM
The enlargement package presented by the European Commission last week confirmed Hungary’s position that the European Union remaining open to new members was a value that contributed to improving the competitiveness and the crisis management capacity of the Union, Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh declared before the parliamentary committee for European affairs on October 15.
Visegrád countries and Slovenia adopted a joint declaration on the future of cohesion policy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 16, 2012 9:52 AM
Ministers of the Visegrád countries and Slovenia responsible for European integration and for cohesion policy adopted a joint declaration on the package of legislations dealing with the future of cohesion policy on 11-12th October 2012 in Katowice, Poland. Following the meeting, Enikő Győri, Minister of State for European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Visegrád countries and Slovenia together constitute a substantial force.
Hungary, as an EU Member State welcomes the decision to award the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 16, 2012 9:51 AM
According to the Nobel Committee’s justification, the European Union, during its history of six decades contributed to promoting peace and human rights in Europe, and helped to transform Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace.
Minister Martonyi on Developing Relations between Hungary and Southeast Asia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 12, 2012 1:50 PM
Foreign Minister János Martonyi asserted that relations between the EU and ASEAN were developing laudably, and so were relations between Hungary and the ASEAN.
The Fifth Budapest Human Rights Forum
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 12, 2012 1:18 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary has launched a series of international human rights conferences to be held annually under the name of “Budapest Human Rights Forum”.
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on the Elections in Georgia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 11, 2012 4:12 PM
Hungary congratulates the Georgian people for the parliamentary elections on 1 October 2012, which is widely considered as free and fair and despite minor irregularities reflects the will of the Georgian voters. Hungary commends the high level of participation, the professional and transparent administration and the peaceful transition of Government. These elections manifested Georgia’s commitment to the country’s democratic development and set an example for other countries in the region and in the wider Eastern European area.
Hungary Welcomes the 2012 Enlargement Package
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 11, 2012 2:17 PM
Hungary welcomes that the Enlargement package, presented by the European Commission on 10 October confirmed progress in almost all countries aspiring to join the European Union.
Foreign Minister János Martonyi Says Hungary’s Place is in NATO
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 8, 2012 4:52 PM
Hungary’s place was in NATO, in the Trans-Atlantic family, said Foreign Minister János Martonyi. He added that „though the world keeps changing, our values remain the same, and NATO is essentially a community of values.”
Foreign Minister János Martonyi Meets Indian IT Minister in Budapest
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 8, 2012 11:43 AM
A delegation headed by Telecommunications and IT Minister Sachin Pilot represented India at the international Cyber Space Conference in Budapest, October 4-5, 2012. Foreign Minister János Martonyi had bilateral discussions with the Indian Minister at the event on October 5.
Hungary condemns the shelling of Turkish bordertown Akcakale
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2012 5:22 PM
Hungary regards it unacceptable and firmly condemns the shelling of the Turkish town of Akcale as a result of the violent acts along the Syrian-Turkish border on October 3, which has lead to the death of five local citizens, including children, and has caused serious injuries to many others.
Foreign Minister János Martonyi Discussed EU Issues with Foreign Secretary William Hague
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2012 4:58 PM
Foreign Minister János Martonyi and Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed EU issues and other foreign policy questions in Budapest on October 4. Following their meeting they held a joint press conference.
Minister of State Győri met with French high-profile officials to discuss cooperation on EU issues
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 3, 2012 6:30 PM
There are several points of current EU issues in which Hungary and France are able to work together very well, Minister of State for EU Affairs Enikő Győri said following a two-day visit to Paris on Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Martonyi’s Meeting with CEI Secretary General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 2, 2012 4:32 PM
Upon the invitation of the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi Secretary General of the Central European Initiative (CEI), Gerhard Pfanzelter paid a working visit to Budapest on 2 October 2012.
Hungary Supports a Treaty Amendment with Conditions in Line with her National Interests
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 2, 2012 4:13 PM
Finding a solution for the problems of the Eurozone is also in Hungary’s interest, but it would require the amendment of the EU Treaty. Hungary could support it only under certain conditions, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared before Parliament’s Committee on European Affairs October 2, 2012.
Minister Martonyi met with his Egyptian colleague in New York
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 28, 2012 4:56 PM
Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammad Kamal Amr at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 27. The two ministers agreed that they would bolster cooperation between their countries.
Foreign Minister János Martonyi Met his Palestinian counterpart in New York
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 28, 2012 2:49 PM
Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki in New York on September 27, 2012.
Exhibition on the Hungarian Holocaust opened in the Hungarian Embassy in Berlin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 28, 2012 1:52 PM
On Thursday, 27 September a holocaust exhibition entitled Persecution-Rescuing-Resumption was opened at the Hungarian Embassy in Berlin. The objects and documents displayed are from the Hungarian Holocaust Memorial Centre’s collection.
János Martonyi Attended the Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in New York
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 27, 2012 1:51 PM
János Martonyi attended the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, joined also by the Croatian Foreign Minister, at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25. The ministers and EU High Representative Catherine Ashton discussed the most important issues of international politics.
Foreign Minister Martonyi talked about the importance of strengthening democracy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 27, 2012 11:21 AM
Speaking at the Community of Democracies (CoD) meeting on Tuesday in New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi stated that Hungary seeks to strengthen democracy both within and outside its borders.
Hungarian Diplomatic Note Sent to Armenia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 24, 2012 4:39 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia on 24 September, 2012.
Minister Martonyi and President Áder to participate at UN General Assembly
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 24, 2012 10:38 AM
Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs Szabolcs Takács announced that the Hungarian UN delegation’s main goal will be to promote the country’s initiative to organise an international conference on water management in Budapest by the end of 2013. The UN General Assembly begins its 67th session on Tuesday, 25 September and President of Hungary János Áder will also speak at the event.
International Cyber Space Conference in Budapest with High-Ranking Politicians
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 20, 2012 4:53 PM
Several high-ranking politicians including EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Carl Bildt, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom William Hague will be attending the International Cyber Space Conference, which will be held in Budapest.
Deputy State Secretary Szabolcs Takács met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 17, 2012 12:44 PM
Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs Szabolcs Takács travelled to Geneva on 13 September to participate in a panel discussion of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council regarding intimidation or reprisal against individuals and groups who cooperate with the UN in the field of human rights.
Plaque unveiled in Berehove, Ukraine honouring former President of Hungary Ferenc Mádl
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 17, 2012 11:36 AM
A ceremony was held honoring late President of the Republic Ferenc Mádl and a commemorative plaque was dedicated to his memory. The tablet was set up at the Ferenc Rákóczi II Hungarian College in Beregszász (Berehove) on September 15, 2012. Ambassador Klára Breuer, Chief of Cabinet to Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi and former Foreign Policy Advisor to President Mádl, gave a speech at the event.
The Resolution of IAEA Board of Governors Voices Concerns Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 14, 2012 4:39 PM
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution voicing serious concerns about Iran’s nuclear program 14 September. Hungary as a member of the Board of Governors also voted in favor of the resolution.
Memorial conference in honour of martyred Polish politician and journalist Henryk Sławik
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 14, 2012 3:10 PM
The Embassy of the Polish Republic in Budapest, in cooperation with the Polish Institute and the Holocaust Memorial Center, have organised a conference to honour the memory of Henryk Sławik, who saved the lives of thousands of people − Polish military and civilians, as well as some 5,000 Jews – during the Second World War.
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on the Attacks against the Consulate of the United States in Benghazi
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 13, 2012 5:15 PM
The Government of Hungary learnt astonished that the US Mission in Benghazi, Libya was attacked, and the US Ambassador to Libya and three other American citizens lost their lives.