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EU enlargement precondition for stability, development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 17, 2013 10:24 AM
The European Union’s enlargement policy is a major achievement in integration and a precondition for stability and development in Hungary’s immediate neighbourhood, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on 16 October 2013.
János Martonyi: Water should be a source of cooperation, not of conflict
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 14, 2013 2:42 PM
On the last day of the Budapest Water Summit (BWS) on October 11, Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi stated that water should be a source of cooperation, and not of conflict. Wrapping up the Summit, János Martonyi said that it was high time to pay increased attention to the issue of the security of water supplies and also to give due priority to water management in the new UN development agenda.
Hungary to take over IHRA presidency in 2015
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 11, 2013 2:32 PM
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) unanimously decided at its session on Thursday that Hungary will take over the presidency of the organisation in 2015.
Foreign Minister János Martonyi receives Indian Minister Harish Chandrasing Rawat
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 11, 2013 1:54 PM
On October 10, Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi held a meeting with Harish Chandrasing Rawat, Minister for Water Resources of India, who is in Hungary to attend the Budapest World Water Summit.
János Martonyi receives Serbian Speaker of Parliament
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 10, 2013 2:36 PM
On 9 October, Foreign Minister János Martonyi held a meeting with Speaker of Serbian Parliament Nebojša Stefanović, who is in Hungary to hold bilateral talks and take part in the meeting of Speakers of Parliament from the Western Balkans and Hungary.
Press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 10, 2013 1:20 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary has learned with deep sorrow and sadness about the passing of Mr. Wilfried Martens.
Discussion of Deputy State Secretary Péter Wintermantel with the heads of delegations from the Asia-Pacific attending the Budapest Water Summit
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 4:37 PM
Deputy State Secretary Péter Wintermantel hosted the heads of delegations from the Asia-Pacific region attending the Budapest Water Summit at a working breakfast on Wednesday, 9 October. From the Hungarian side, the meeting was also attended by Deputy State Secretary Péter Kovács from the Ministry of Rural Development, Government Commissioner for the EU Danube Region Strategy Balázs Medgyesy, and CEO of Budapest Water Works and General Secretary of the Hungarian Water Cluster Csaba Haranghy.
Press release regarding the natural disaster in Cambodia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 1:43 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has learned with sadness about the natural disaster that hit Cambodia.
János Martonyi received Austrian State Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 12:25 PM
On Tuesday Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Reinhold Lopatka, who is heading the Austrian delegation at the Budapest Water Summit (October 8-11). The parties confirmed their commitment to continue bilateral cooperation following the formation of the new cabinet in Austria.
United Nations’ Water Summit in Budapest
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 8:51 AM
Hungary is currently hosting the United Nations’ World Water Summit, taking place on October 8-11 in Budapest. The prestigious event is co-organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Rural Development. In 2013, the world celebrates the International Year of Water Cooperation with a series of international events.