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Former President of Slovakia sends letter to Prime Minister Orbán
Prime Minister’s Office, February 28, 2014 2:22 PM
“Under your leadership, Hungary has successfully got back on its own two feet though its own efforts and has stepped onto the path of development in every aspect of economic and social life”, former President of Slovakia Rudolf Schuster wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Orbán.
Philipp Missfelder receives Hungarian state decoration
Prime Minister’s Office, February 28, 2014 8:26 AM
Philipp Missfelder, Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation of the German Government, was awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary yesterday.
Further talks to come with Brussels over Paks capacity maintenance
Prime Minister’s Office, February 27, 2014 4:40 PM
The Hungarian Government will hold further talks with the European Commission on a number of issues regarding the capacity maintenance of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said on Thursday, stressing that Brussels fundamentally supports the project.
Building a country in which everyone can make a living from wages
Prime Minister’s Office, February 27, 2014 4:34 PM
The goal of the Hungarian government is to achieve full employment in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a local gathering in Ózd, in northern Hungary, on Thursday.
Two-thirds of existing service centres are considering further expansion in Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, February 27, 2014 3:56 PM
More and more production companies are establishing their service centres in Hungary, and two thirds of them are considering further investment. The almost 80 such centres already operating in the country employ more than 30 thousand people. According to Ernst & Young’s SSC report, the majority of companies regard Hungary's qualified workforce and high level of expertise as the country’s major strengths.
Paks agreement increases energy security for entire EU
Prime Minister’s Office, February 27, 2014 2:35 PM
The long-term cooperation agreement on the use of nuclear energy between Hungary and Russia will help increase the energy security of the European Union as a whole, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote in a letter to José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó holds talks in Morocco
Prime Minister’s Office, February 26, 2014 9:11 AM
Hungarian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó has held talks with senior government officials in Morocco on developing bilateral economic relations and boosting Hungarian exports.
Rapid increase in Hungarian exports to Algeria
Prime Minister’s Office, February 25, 2014 3:36 PM
Hungary aims to rebuild its presence in Africa under its external economic strategy, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on Monday after holding talks with Algerian officials during his official visit to the country.
The Police force has been strengthened
Prime Minister’s Office, February 25, 2014 1:33 PM
During the past four years, the Government has strengthened the police force, and there is now a permanent police presence in every single town and village throughout the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a swearing-in ceremony for 1,400 junior police officers and fire-fighters on Saturday.
Public employment program is a gateway to the world of work
Prime Minister’s Office, February 25, 2014 1:10 PM
The Government's public employment program is a gateway to the world of work, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Vásárosnamény, at the opening of a new 1.8 billion forint (EUR 5.8m) data processing centre. He also stated that public workers must be supported and thanked for accepting the opportunity to "work rather than live off benefits".
Every Hungarian household will have broadband internet by 2018
Prime Minister’s Office, February 21, 2014 4:01 PM
Every Hungarian household will have broadband Internet connection by 2018, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday after signing a partnership agreement with Magyar Telekom.
Hungary is prepared for any eventuality in Ukraine
Prime Minister’s Office, February 21, 2014 12:19 PM
Hungary is prepared for every eventuality in connection with the crisis in Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his regular Friday radio interview.
Prime Minister’s Office and Heineken sign cooperation agreement
Prime Minister’s Office, February 20, 2014 5:22 PM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó highlighted the importance of Hungarian-Dutch economic relations after a declaration of intent on cooperation was signed by President of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency János Berényi, representing the Prime Minister’s Office and the CEO of Heineken Hungária.
Prime Minister to visit the Hungarian-Ukranian border region
Prime Minister’s Office, February 20, 2014 4:19 PM
On Thursday afternoon Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to the Hungarian-Ukranian border region. He will see for himself how the Hungarian authorities and public health institutions are preparing for any contingency and meet local security force chiefs, said Bertalan Havasi.
Prime Minister sends letter to President of Mazsihisz
Prime Minister’s Office, February 20, 2014 10:29 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's letter to András Heisler, President of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz), sent on Thursday. The full letter can be read below.
Environmental protection and industrial production must be kept in balance
Prime Minister’s Office, February 19, 2014 5:45 PM
For the Hungarian economy to achieve sustainable growth, we must provide the cheapest possible energy and environmental protection and industrial production should be kept in balance – State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said today in Dunaújváros before signing the strategic partnership agreement between the Hungarian Government and Austrian waste management company Prinzhorn Holding.
Cabinet discusses Paks loan agreement
Prime Minister’s Office, February 19, 2014 5:33 PM
The Cabinet has discussed the bilateral loan agreement between the Hungarian and the Russian Governments for the financing of the Paks atomic power plant project –Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász told Hungarian news agency MTI today.
The Hungarian authorities are constantly monitoring the events in Ukraine
Prime Minister’s Office, February 19, 2014 12:54 PM
The members of the Visegrád Group are in continuous dialogue and the Hungarian authorities are constantly monitoring the events in Ukraine, especially the situation of the Hungarian minorities in Subcarpathia – Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said today.
Péter Szijjártó welcomes representatives of Chinese Eximbank and Ministry of Finance
Prime Minister’s Office, February 19, 2014 11:48 AM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó met a delegation from China's Eximbank and Finance Ministry on Tuesday to discuss the planned upgrade of the Budapest-Belgrade rail link, the State Secretary's press office announced.
Only innovative policies can be successful in the future
Prime Minister’s Office, February 18, 2014 2:18 PM
Only innovative policies can lead Hungary out of the crisis, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the opening of GE's global business service centre in Budapest on Tuesday.
Prime Minister opened 3rd Hungarian-Turkish Business Forum
Prime Minister’s Office, February 18, 2014 8:20 AM
Hungary has become a competitive state which in the past few years has grown into a production hub and should further develop into an area for European innovation, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Monday. Opening the 3rd Hungarian-Turkish Business Forum, he stated that although bilateral trade figures are remarkable, the level of investment is still low between the two countries. Efforts should be made to have at least one flagship investment project in both countries, he added.
EPP assures Prime Minister of support at upcoming elections
Prime Minister’s Office, February 17, 2014 1:06 PM
Joseph Daul, President of the European People's Party (EPP), has assured Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the party group's support at the upcoming Hungarian elections.
Hungary is at the threshold of a great era of prosperity
Prime Minister’s Office, February 17, 2014 10:30 AM
Hungary's economy has produced the best results in more than ten years, with the country arriving at the threshold of a great era of prosperity, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Sunday in his State of the Nation speech. He pointed out that Hungarians are slowly regaining confidence.
Hungary and Turkmenistan sign agreement on economic cooperation
Prime Minister’s Office, February 14, 2014 1:55 PM
An agreement on economic cooperation was signed between Hungary and Turkmenistan by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Berdi Matiyev in Budapest.
China is ready to boost cooperation with Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, February 14, 2014 11:12 AM
China is ready to develop cooperation with Hungary in the areas of finance, telecommunications, infrastructure and high tech, President Xi Jinpiang told Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Beijing on Thursday.
Chinese-Hungarian joint statement on bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister’s Office, February 13, 2014 3:55 PM
The governments of Hungary and China have issued a joint statement in order to deepen bilateral cooperation. According to the document, which was issued at the end of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s official visit to Beijing, the two countries will endeavour to strengthen communication and cooperation, to promote joint development along the principles of mutual benefits and shared profits, and to contribute to building a harmonious world of lasting peace and prosperity.
Cultural cooperation with China
Prime Minister’s Office, February 13, 2014 1:22 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the season opening ceremony of the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Beijing, stressing that the Government regards cultural cooperation between Hungary and China as strategically significant.
Prime Minister Orbán welcomes China’s involvement in Central Europe’s development
Prime Minister’s Office, February 13, 2014 12:04 PM
China could play a crucial role in the modernisation of Central Europe's infrastructure, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his lecture held at Beijing's Academy of Social Sciences.
Further reinforcing bilateral ties with China
Prime Minister’s Office, February 12, 2014 2:13 PM
The Hungarian delegation is seeking to strengthen and further deepen bilateral ties with China, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Beijing before talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.
Hungary aims to achieve 4 percent economic growth
Prime Minister’s Office, February 12, 2014 12:44 PM
The Hungarian Government is targeting 4 percent economic growth by 2016, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a Chinese-Hungarian business forum held at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) headquarters in Beijing.