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Foreign Minister congratulates Romanian counterpart on reappointment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 28, 2012 8:40 AM
Foreign Minister János Martonyi congratulated Titus Corlatean on his reappointment as Foreign Minister in Romania's new government.
Situation of Hungarian communities abroad moving forward
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 28, 2012 8:10 AM
The Hungarian government has moved forward the goals of education policy, cross-border projects, human rights issues and institutional development in its relations with Hungarian communities abroad in 2012, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh stated on December 26.
UN General Assembly Designates September 5 as the International Day of Charity upon Hungary’s Initiative
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 20, 2012 8:45 AM
Upon the initiative of Hungary, the UN General Assembly unanimously decided to designate September 5 – the day on which Mother Theresa of Calcutta passed away – as the International Day of Charity on December 17, 2012.
Press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in reaction to the Connecticut shootings
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 15, 2012 4:20 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to express its deep dismay at the tragic events of Friday morning, when a gunman killed twenty-six people – including twenty children – at an elementary school in the United States.
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the recognition of the Syrian National Coalition
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 15, 2012 3:24 PM
Hungary’s position is that the Assad regime has lost its legitimacy and must step down, as it waged a war against its own people causing the death of tens of thousands, wave of refugees, destruction and humanitarian disaster.
Agreement on banking union welcomed by Hungary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 13, 2012 3:48 PM
Hungary welcomes the fact that European Union finance ministers now see eye-to-eye concerning the community's planned banking union, Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi said on Thursday at a press conference on the annual assessment of Hungary’s diplomatic relations.
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held its Final Session
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 12, 2012 4:20 PM
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
Hungary Urges for Progress on EU Enlargement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 12, 2012 4:13 PM
Hungary is urging for progress on EU enlargement and would also like if EU members would offer tangible prospects for countries in the Western Balkans on their paths of integration – said Minister of State responsible for EU Affairs Enikő Győri at a press briefing in Brussels, following a General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting December 11, 2012. The meeting’s main focus were the EU perspectives of Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro. Member States’ Heads of State and Government will be meeting on Thursday and Friday.
Hungary Condemns DPRK’s Rocket Launch
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 12, 2012 9:54 AM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply concerned about the implemented rocket launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 12 December, 2012.
Statement on the Planned North Korean Satellite Launch
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 4:34 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary expresses deep concern about the announcement of the intended satellite launch between 10-29 December by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the 1st and 10th December, 2012.