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Friday, 30 October 2026 / 03:15 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Hungarian President Dr. András Baka in Budapest as part of his official visit to Hungary.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said an official reception ceremony was held for the President in Kossuth Square in front of the historic Hungarian Parliament building. President Baka was at the forefront to receive President El-Sisi. Both the Egyptian and Hungarian national anthems were played, and the guard of honor was reviewed. The two presidents also shook hands with the members of the Egyptian and Hungarian delegations.
Following the reception ceremony, the President headed to Heroes’ Square in Budapest to lay a wreath at the official Hungarian memorial, before heading to Sándor Palace to hold talks with the Hungarian president.
President Baka received President El-Sisi upon his arrival at the Palace, where an official photograph of the two presidents was taken and the President signed the official visitors' book. The two presidents held a bilateral meeting that later expanded to include delegations from the two countries. During the talks, President El-Sisi expressed his pride in visiting Hungary and valued the warm welcome and generous hospitality. The President emphasized that Egypt holds in esteem the deep-rooted historical relations it shares with Hungary and its interest in further developing them, especially as the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be celebrated in 2028.
The President affirmed that the existing projects between the two countries in several sectors include railways, stressing the importance of building upon the Strategic Partnership Declaration signed between the two countries in 2023, as it constitutes a crucial framework for enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The President said Egypt looked forward to translating this partnership into projects and programs that bring mutual benefit to both countries, including infrastructure projects within the framework of the Decent Life project.
The President highlighted Egypt's role in combating illegal migration and the necessity of strengthening security cooperation with Hungary, as well as the importance of holding regular meetings of the Joint Higher Committee and boosting trade and tourism. President El-Sisi extended an invitation to the President of Hungary to visit Egypt.
For his part, the President of Hungary welcomed President El-Sisi’s visit and emphasized his country's appreciation for the distinguished relations it shares with Egypt, noting the close ties and extensive cooperation between the two countries and peoples across various fields. He added that Hungary views Egypt as an extremely important partner and that his country values the policies Egypt adopts in all areas. Furthermore, President Baka highlighted the President’s crucial role, given his wisdom, tact, and respect, in achieving security and stability in the region and the world at large. The Hungarian president affirmed his country's understanding of the importance of the Nile River to Egypt and stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the cultural sphere.
Talks also covered regional and international developments.
The Hungarian president commended Egypt's pivotal role in supporting security and stability in the Middle East, as well as its effective efforts in combating illegal migration. For his part, the President outlined Egypt's vision for achieving security and stability in the region, and the efforts it is making to resolve crises and conflicts through peaceful means, thereby contributing to the preservation of regional and international peace and security.
Following the talks, the Hungarian president hosted a luncheon in honor of the President. President El-Sisi emphasized the deep friendship and mutual respect that unite Egypt and Hungary, based on a long history of fruitful cooperation and a rich legacy of cultural exchange, political understanding, and shared economic interests. The President looked forward to working with the Hungarian president to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and elevate it to broader horizons, thus fulfilling the aspirations and common interests of both countries.
The luncheon concluded with a performance by the Egyptian-Hungarian artists Amira and Mariam Abu Zahra, whom both presidents greeted before taking a commemorative photograph.
The Hungarian president accompanied the President to the balcony of Sándor Palace overlooking the city of Budapest, where a commemorative photo was taken.
Friday, 30 October 2026 / 03:15 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Hungarian President Dr. András Baka in Budapest as part of his official visit to Hungary.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said an official reception ceremony was held for the President in Kossuth Square in front of the historic Hungarian Parliament building. President Baka was at the forefront to receive President El-Sisi. Both the Egyptian and Hungarian national anthems were played, and the guard of honor was reviewed. The two presidents also shook hands with the members of the Egyptian and Hungarian delegations.
Following the reception ceremony, the President headed to Heroes’ Square in Budapest to lay a wreath at the official Hungarian memorial, before heading to Sándor Palace to hold talks with the Hungarian president.
President Baka received President El-Sisi upon his arrival at the Palace, where an official photograph of the two presidents was taken and the President signed the official visitors' book. The two presidents held a bilateral meeting that later expanded to include delegations from the two countries. During the talks, President El-Sisi expressed his pride in visiting Hungary and valued the warm welcome and generous hospitality. The President emphasized that Egypt holds in esteem the deep-rooted historical relations it shares with Hungary and its interest in further developing them, especially as the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be celebrated in 2028.
The President affirmed that the existing projects between the two countries in several sectors include railways, stressing the importance of building upon the Strategic Partnership Declaration signed between the two countries in 2023, as it constitutes a crucial framework for enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The President said Egypt looked forward to translating this partnership into projects and programs that bring mutual benefit to both countries, including infrastructure projects within the framework of the Decent Life project.
The President highlighted Egypt's role in combating illegal migration and the necessity of strengthening security cooperation with Hungary, as well as the importance of holding regular meetings of the Joint Higher Committee and boosting trade and tourism. President El-Sisi extended an invitation to the President of Hungary to visit Egypt.
For his part, the President of Hungary welcomed President El-Sisi’s visit and emphasized his country's appreciation for the distinguished relations it shares with Egypt, noting the close ties and extensive cooperation between the two countries and peoples across various fields. He added that Hungary views Egypt as an extremely important partner and that his country values the policies Egypt adopts in all areas. Furthermore, President Baka highlighted the President’s crucial role, given his wisdom, tact, and respect, in achieving security and stability in the region and the world at large. The Hungarian president affirmed his country's understanding of the importance of the Nile River to Egypt and stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the cultural sphere.
Talks also covered regional and international developments.
The Hungarian president commended Egypt's pivotal role in supporting security and stability in the Middle East, as well as its effective efforts in combating illegal migration. For his part, the President outlined Egypt's vision for achieving security and stability in the region, and the efforts it is making to resolve crises and conflicts through peaceful means, thereby contributing to the preservation of regional and international peace and security.
Following the talks, the Hungarian president hosted a luncheon in honor of the President. President El-Sisi emphasized the deep friendship and mutual respect that unite Egypt and Hungary, based on a long history of fruitful cooperation and a rich legacy of cultural exchange, political understanding, and shared economic interests. The President looked forward to working with the Hungarian president to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and elevate it to broader horizons, thus fulfilling the aspirations and common interests of both countries.
The luncheon concluded with a performance by the Egyptian-Hungarian artists Amira and Mariam Abu Zahra, whom both presidents greeted before taking a commemorative photograph.
The Hungarian president accompanied the President to the balcony of Sándor Palace overlooking the city of Budapest, where a commemorative photo was taken.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020