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Prime Minister Viktor Orban greeted in a letter former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl marking the 30th anniversary of his election to the post
Prime Minister’s Office, November 7, 2012 4:37 PM
In his letter, Orban referred to Kohl as a statesman focusing all his effort to make the world a better place, one who has the courage to question presuppositions of his age. Kohl has demonstrated that goodwill is not enough in public affairs: a clear head and courage are also needed to meet our goals, the letter said. Kohl had a clear vision of a historic chance for Europe and was able to find new ways where others stood helpless, the prime minister said in his letter.
The Prime Minister discusses cooperation opportunities with Lebanon
Prime Minister’s Office, November 7, 2012 12:07 PM
The areas of energy, environmental protection and agriculture offer opportunities to deepen business cooperation between Hungary and Lebanon, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Tuesday, after meeting with his Lebanese counterpart Najib Mikati.
Hungary sees the United States as a strategic ally
Prime Minister’s Office, November 7, 2012 11:10 AM
Hungary continues to view the United States as a strategic ally and aims to preserve strong bilateral relations, Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin stated on MR1 Kossuth Radio’s morning show, 180 Minutes.
Prime Minister’s comments regarding the Luxembourg Court of Justice’s decision
Prime Minister’s Office, November 6, 2012 7:08 PM
Prime Minister Orbán stated in a press conference on Tuesday that with its decision on the retirement of judges, the Luxembourg Court of Justice ruled on a non-existing provision of law as the Hungarian Constitutional Court annulled it in July 2012.
Prime Minister met with Saudi Arabia's Shura Council Speaker
Prime Minister’s Office, November 6, 2012 8:47 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Saudi Arabia's Shura Council Speaker Abdullah ash-Sheikh met for talks on Monday regarding ties in the economy and education, with Economy Minister György Matolcsy also present at the meeting.
State Secretary Péter Szijjártó holds negotiations in Kuwait
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 6:32 PM
Péter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, has been involved in negotiations as the Chairman of the Hungarian-Kuwaiti Economic Commission in Kuwait about Hungarian companies who will be participating in the projects resulting from the implementation of the Kuwaiti national development plan.
Relics of martyred Prime Minister Imre Nagy are back in Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 5:47 PM
A suitcase once belonged to Imre Nagy was handed over to Katalin Jánosi, Nagy's granddaughter and the Imre Nagy Foundation yesterday, in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. It has recently been obtained from Bosnia and Hercegovina and will be kept in the Imre Nagy Memorial House of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Prime Minister to present the Government’s standpoint on state debt on Tuesday
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 3:55 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present the Government’s standpoint on state debt in Parliament. The parliamentary debate “Who is responsible – Government debt and the reasons behind it”, initiated by Fidesz, will be held on Tuesday, 6 November.
The Hungarian Government welcomes the newly elected Pope of the Coptic Church
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 11:47 AM
The Hungarian Government welcomes with respect the newly elected head of the Coptic Church.
Government to discuss settlement of municipality debts on Wednesday
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 10:55 AM
On Wednesday the Government will discuss a report by the Ministry of National Economy on the state taking over the debt of local councils, Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász said.