In the interview, the Prime Minister explained that "we are clearly not anti-Semitic. It is our duty to refute these accusations and also to consider why people who judge Hungary from the outside today include anti-Semitism as one of our country's characteristics". According to Mr. Orbán, this is a consequence of history.
State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó received First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov.
In order to boost economic relations, an agreement was signed between Hungary and the United Arab Emirates by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó in Dubai amongst others on avoiding double taxation and the establishment of a trade house in Abu-Dhabi.
Hungarian President János Ader bestowed the Order of Merit with Grand Cross on the former President of the European Parliament for his commitment to Hungary, his outstanding achievements in enhancing German-Hungarian relations and his support for Hungary during its EU Presidency in 2011.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a ceremony on Tuesday, in which the city of Budapest took delivery of new Mercedes Citaro buses, stating that "without a strong and successful capital there isn't a strong and successful Hungary".
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared at the ceremony marking the completion of the first stage of renovation work on the Romanesque church in Ják, that Europe and Hungary may also be renewed if they manage to focus on the traditions of praying and working, and announced that the Government is providing further financial assistance to renovate the building.
The World Jewish Congress is to hold its 14th Plenary Assembly between 5-7 May, 2013. The conference will discuss global issues concerning Jewish communities.
Correspondence between Viktor Orbán Prime Minister of Hungary and Ronald S. Lauder President of World Jewish Congress.
Hungary cannot seriously consider joining the Eurozone until the country’s average economic development reaches 90% of the level of euro states, Prime Minister Orbán stated. Once the country’s economy has reached that level, it will be able to take the “next step”, he told a press conference after a cabinet meeting held in Kémes, Southern Hungary.
The Government held an offsite cabinet meeting in Kémes, South Hungary to gain information about the status and economic prospects of Baranya County.