News in Brief PM Orbán congratulates Joe Biden on his inauguration as 46th US president Jan 21, 2021 PM Orbán said in a letter that the last four years had demonstrated the potential of the friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between Hungary and the US.
News in Brief FM: Some 1,600 US companies employ 100,000 people in Hungary Nov 19, 2020 The foreign minister said that in the new era of a global economy, only companies that can adapt to new challenges would be successful.
Speeches and Remarks Speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the inauguration of a statue of George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States Oct 28, 2020 27 October 2020, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Laudation by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the presentation of the Hungarian Order of Merit to US Ambassador to Hungary David B. Cornstein Oct 28, 2020 27 October 2020, Budapest
News in Brief Statue of George Herbert Walker Bush unveiled at Szabadság Square Oct 28, 2020 In his address, PM Orbán noted that “Hungarians have always regarded the United States as a home of freedom”.
News in Brief PM Orbán hopes Trump will be re-elected president Oct 28, 2020 PM Orbán said that everything had changed after Trump’s election four years ago and the designation of the ambassador to serve in Hungary.
Blog PM Orbán: George H. W. Bush was a “great blessing” Oct 28, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács The prime minister addressed a celebrating crowd at the unveiling ceremony of a George H. W. Bush statue in Budapest’s Szabadság tér yesterday morning.
News in Brief US Ambassador to Hungary ends service on November 1 Sep 17, 2020 “While I will miss Hungary and all the wonderful friends and memories I have made here, my Embassy team, Hungary, and the Hungarian people will always remain in my heart,” the ambassador said.
News in Brief FM: Hungary is regarded with respect, appreciation and support in the White House Sep 17, 2020 The foreign minister said Hungary, the Hungarian government and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are regarded with respect, appreciation and support in the White House.
News in Brief Hungary to buy advanced missile system components from United States Aug 13, 2020 The one billion dollar purchase within the framework of the US Foreign Military Sales program will be completed by September 30 this year.
News in Brief Hungary supports the United States’ peace plan for the Middle East Jul 14, 2020 The foreign minister said Hungary opposes all EU declarations that would reduce the chances of implementing the US plan.
News in Brief US Ambassador: Hungary is attracting “a great deal of attention” from the US, China and Russia Jul 07, 2020 Ambassador Cornstein said Hungary and the central European region “all of a sudden … became very, very attractive”.
News in Brief PM Orbán holds telephone talks with President Trump Feb 18, 2020 President Trump asked PM Orbán to relay his appreciation to the “successful and great Hungarian people”.
News in Brief Hungary and US cooperating closely on policies in support of families Feb 10, 2020 Katalin Novák said cooperation between the US and Hungary “in the areas of supporting families and preserving the dignity of human life has been unprecedented”.
News in Brief Ambassador Cornstein says PM Orbán is ”the perfect partner” Dec 20, 2019 “My view of this country first of all, I think it’s one of the best-kept secrets in Europe," US Ambassador to Hungary, David B. Cornstein has said.
News in Brief Hungary-US relations go from strength-to-strength Dec 09, 2019 Zsolt Németh stated that the US and NATO had key roles to play in preserving security and stability in central Europe.
Blog PM Orbán: Hungary-US cooperation “a story of success” Oct 11, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The US is the biggest, non-European investor in Hungary, as top American businesses in IT, agriculture, military, energy, and manufacturing continue to benefit from the country’s low taxes and highly skilled workforce. Expectations indicate that the solid partnership between the two countries will see continued growth.
News in Brief State Secretary: The US and Hungary fight for common values Jul 31, 2019 Zoltán Kovács penned an opinion piece for Newsmax in response to former US Ambassador to Hungary Nancy Goodman Brinker calling Hungary a “former” ally of the United States.
News in Brief Finance Minister: Financial ties between Hungary and the US are on the up Jul 16, 2019 Following talks with David B. Cornstein, the US Ambassador to Hungary, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said there are a number of schemes available to Hungarian firms that can help them break into the US market.
Blog PM Orbán: You can count on us in the fight for our common values Jul 10, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács While there have been highs and lows in U.S.-Hungary relations over the past few years, said the prime minister, these times are good, and the United States, he added with emphasis on the NATO relationship, “can count on us in the fight for our common values, whether it be in the meeting rooms or on the battlefields.”
News in Brief PM Orbán: Hungary and the US uphold and defend the same values Jul 10, 2019 US ambassador to Hungary David Cornstein said the Prime Minister is a partner and friend and the same can be said about the ties between the two countries.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Address by Viktor Orbán at an event marking the United States’ Independence Day Jul 10, 2019 Budapest, 9th July 2019
Blog Looking for a good reason to celebrate the Fourth of July Jul 04, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács We have good reason – in spite of everything – to celebrate with the United States today.
News in Brief US Ambassador welcomes defense cooperation agreement between US and Hungary Jul 03, 2019 “Parliament’s approval of the new Defense Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Hungary is a win for both of our countries,” David Cornstein said.
Blog Postcard from Washington: “It was a good day for Hungary” May 21, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Despite the concerted efforts to derail it.
News in Brief PM Orbán: Trump meeting outcome was a good day for Hungary May 15, 2019 "President Trump knew everything he had to know about Hungary and his goal was to forge a good cooperation between Hungary and the United States. I think we have done a lot today in that sense. It was a meeting with an excellent atmosphere, based on mutual respect," PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán and President Trump strengthen their two countries’ strategic ties in a number of areas May 14, 2019 “People have a lot of respect for this prime minister,” President Trump said of PM Orbán. “I know he’s a tough man, but he’s a respected man”
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump praises PM Orbán’s anti-migration efforts May 14, 2019 “I would like to express that we are proud to stand together with the United States in the fight against illegal migration, terrorism and to protect and help the Christian communities around the world,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump on the “very good” relationship with Hungary: PM Orbán has done the “right thing” on immigration May 13, 2019 While Prime Minister Orbán is a tough man, said President Trump at the joint press conference this afternoon in the White House, he is a respected man and has done the right thing on immigration.
News in Brief Former US Ambassador to Hungary: PM Orbán’s US talks will mark the end of Hungary's isolation May 13, 2019 April Foley has highlighted how Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s upcoming talks in the United States “will mark the end of a decade-long period of high-level diplomatic isolation of Hungary”
Blog Prime Minister President Trump invited PM Orbán to the White House, and our critics are freaking out May 11, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács This week, if you’re to believe the East Coast liberal elite, Prime Minister Orbán not only does not belong in the Oval Office, he “dreams of liquidating the intelligentsia,” you know, “like Pol Pot or Josef Stalin”. I swear, you can’t make this stuff up.
News in Brief FM: PM Orbán meeting with Trump will focus on migration May 06, 2019 Péter Szijjártó said the meeting will also include discussions surrounding bilateral political, economic and defense cooperation
News in Brief PM Orbán to meet President Trump on May 13th May 03, 2019 The talks will touch on the region’s security, energy supply, the two countries’ bilateral ties and defense cooperation
News in Brief US Ambassador to Hungary David B. Cornstein praises NATO alliance Apr 08, 2019 "Together, the members of NATO will be stronger and better equipped to remain the guarantor of peace and prosperity in the next 70 years and beyond," Ambassador Cornstein wrote
Blog Happy birthday, NATO! Hungary and the U.S. celebrate by signing DCA Apr 08, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The world’s most successful military alliance just turned 70, and that means we have another important anniversary to celebrate. It’s been 20 years since Hungary, along with the Czech Republic and Poland, joined NATO and secured our places in the alliance, a great moment in our long-desired return to Europe and the Euro-Atlantic community.
News in Brief Hungary and US sign defense cooperation agreement Apr 05, 2019 Minister Szijjártó said Hungary has always done its utmost to contribute to the fight against terrorism, noting an earlier decision to raise the number of Hungarian troops combatting terror by 200
News in Brief A “spectacular breakthrough” has taken place between Hungarian and US cooperation, says official Mar 28, 2019 Zsolt Németh said the Obama administration’s “patronising narrative” has been replaced by “dialogue based on mutual respect”
News in Brief PM Orbán meets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Budapest Feb 12, 2019 During his visit, Pompeo also met with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Tibor Benkő, Minister of Defense
News in Brief Foreign Minister: Hungary and the US have started to rebuild their political ties Feb 12, 2019 Péter Szijjártó said ties had revolved around the pillars of the economy and defense, but ever since the Republican administration assumed power, political relations had started to improve rapidly
Blog US Sec State Pompeo in Budapest: “Americans and Hungarians have always stood together in the pursuit of freedom, and that tradition continues today” Feb 11, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Budapest today. His was the first visit to Hungary of a secretary of state in eight years. It comes at a time when the relationship between Hungary and the United States is bearing fruit in areas that mean a lot to our two countries.
News in Brief US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Hungary next week Feb 07, 2019 Pompeo will be the first head of US foreign affairs to visit Hungary since Hillary Clinton in 2011
News in Brief PM Orbán: There are no problems in Hungary’s relations with the United States of America Jan 30, 2019 PM Orbán said the purpose of recent false media reports has been to create confusion before the upcoming visit to Budapest by the US Secretary of State
Blog Allies – Hungary and the United States – working together on something that can make a real difference Dec 19, 2018 - Kovács Zoltán Yesterday, the government of Hungary and the United States Agency for International Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase coordination to help communities in the Middle East recover from genocide and persecution by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Blog Prime Minister US Congressmen send letter of “strong support” to PM Orbán: ‘No one but the Hungarian people should decide on these policies’ Nov 30, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács A group of US congressmen have expressed their “strong support” to Prime Minister Orbán and his democratically elected government following the “decision by the European Parliament to punish Hungary for exercising its rights to sovereignty and the promotion of its national identity.”
News in Brief Hungary builds relations with US over energy security, defense and providing aid for persecuted Christians Nov 21, 2018 Levente Magyar said bilateral talks with the US are now “friendly and cooperative” following the appointment of Donald Trump as President
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary holds important energy talks with the US in Parliament Nov 14, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry held talks with David B. Cornstein, Ambassador of the United States of America, Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Antal Rogán, Head of the Cabinet of the Prime Minister
News in Brief Government Spokesperson: More people in the United States acknowledge and respect the work and consistent viewpoints of the Hungarian government Oct 12, 2018 Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács has worked feverishly to represent Hungary and its interests at numerous forums across the United States
News in Brief US government opens exchange program to Hungarian high school students for scholarships to study in America for a year Oct 03, 2018 “I’m excited to announce that we are expanding the FLEX program to Hungary,” Ambassador Cornstein said. “This program is a fantastic opportunity for talented Hungarian high school students to study and live in the United States for one year"
News in Brief Remembering the September 11th terrorist attack in the United States Sep 11, 2018 US ambassador remembered “the outpouring support from our friends around the world including our NATO-ally Hungary, who offered solidarity during that difficult time"
News in Brief US Ambassador: No freedoms are infringed in Hungary Aug 30, 2018 “Over the last two months I have had extremely positive experiences here,” said US Ambassador David B. Cornstein earlier today in an interview with the Jewish magazine Szombat. “Had I witnessed that the freedom of any individual or institution was put in danger, I’d be the first one to raise concerns,” he added.
News in Brief Hungary’s national day marked in Washington, DC Aug 22, 2018 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed his greetings to the Hungarian people to help celebrate the national holiday
News in Brief Foreign minister visits Washington for the fourth time this year to build relations with the United States Jul 31, 2018 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, held talks with Assistant State Secretary Wess Mitchell, and discussed bilateral political and international security issues
News in Brief Hungary is determined to maintain strong bilateral relations with the USA Jul 17, 2018 Bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded 5.4 billion USD in 2018
News in Brief Ambassador Cornstein says US-Hungary relations are set for improvement Jul 12, 2018 US ambassador said relations between the two countries “have not been how they should have” recently
News in Brief The foreign minister and US ambassador celebrate Independence Day in Hungary Jul 04, 2018 During a reception hosted by the US Embassy to mark the Fourth of July celebrations, Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Hungarians, just like Americans, are real freedom fighters
Blog A new chapter in Hungary-US political relations Jul 03, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Late last week, US Ambassador David Cornstein presented his credentials to President János Áder in Budapest. We’re delighted to have a new ambassador from the US, and Mr. Cornstein’s arrival comes at a time when relations between Hungary and the US seem to be entering a new era.
News in Brief The new US Ambassador to Hungary presents his credentials to President Áder Jun 26, 2018 During a senate hearing before his appointment, Cornstein said his primary focus as ambassador to Hungary would be to strengthen bilateral ties and promote democratic values such as the freedoms of expression, media, and religion
News in Brief New US Ambassador to Hungary arrives in Budapest Jun 25, 2018 David B. Cornstein was greeted on behalf of the Hungarian government by Levente Magyar, state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
News in Brief David B. Cornstein to take up post as US ambassador to Hungary next Friday Jun 14, 2018 “Ambassador Cornstein is excited to begin his work in Hungary and further strengthen the U.S. – Hungary relationship,” a statement said
News in Brief [VIDEO] FM Szijjártó: We confirmed our strategic alliance with the US Jun 01, 2018 Watch the video of Hungary's foreign minister stating that Hungary and the United States have strengthened their strategic alliance
News in Brief FM: Hungary and the US have strengthened their strategic alliance May 31, 2018 The foreign minister said both the US administration and the Hungarian government give priority to the security of their citizens. “Both governments have made clear that they oppose illegal migration and have acted as close allies in the global fight against terrorism,” the minister said
News in Brief Foreign minister: Hungary highly values the United States’ efforts in helping to resolve the conflict with Ukraine May 24, 2018 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, held talks with Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian, in Budapest this week
News in Brief Hungary's FM welcomes American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Budapest with a traditional water cannon salute May 08, 2018 Minister Szijjártó highlighted that the lack of direct flight connections between the two countries had been a disadvantage for Hungary. However, the latest direct flight routes to the United states will benefit the situation
News in Brief Foreign ministry official says it is “unbelievable” that a former deputy assistant secretary of state at the US State Department has “insulted” the Hungarian people Apr 24, 2018 Tamás Menczer said that Thomas O. Melia is [US billionaire] George Soros‘s failed man who had had to leave the US State Department. “It’s unbelievable that he praises Soros but insults the Hungarian people,” he added
News in Brief Hungarian government teams up with US Department of Energy to hold nuclear workshop Apr 11, 2018 The Hungarian government partners with the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) and the US Department of Energy to hold the Fierce Falcon Workshop
News in Brief Direct flights from Budapest to the United States to launch this year Mar 14, 2018 American Airlines will launch a direct service from Philadelphia to Budapest in its summer schedule. Polish Airlines LOT will fly between Budapest and New York and Budapest and Chicago
News in Brief Prime Minister US Congressional delegation visits Hungary to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and other members of the cabinet Mar 12, 2018 The delegation was headed by Dennis Ross who confirmed his strong commitment to developing closer ties between the two countries
News in Brief White House announces that President Trump will nominate David B. Cornstein as the next US Ambassador to Hungary Feb 14, 2018 David B. Cornstein holds degrees from Lafayette College and from New York University, and is due to take up his position within the coming weeks, pending confirmation
News in Brief White House official urges the renewal of Hungarian-US relations Feb 13, 2018 Following Zoltán Balog’s official visit to the White House last week, he says Mick Mulvaney, White House Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is urging the renewal of Hungarian-US relations
News in Brief Relations between Hungary and the United States are heading in the right direction, says US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Feb 09, 2018 Zoltán Balog quoted Tillerson as saying that a series of new appointments in the State Department had brought about a change in the department’s approach to Hungary
News in Brief "Extraordinary" Hungarian-Ukrainian-American trilateral meeting to discuss Ukraine Education Act to take place in Paris Jan 24, 2018 Hungary’s foreign minister will be joined by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Wess Mitchell in Paris on Wednesday to hold talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin
News in Brief Leading US news outlet blasts US interference in Hungary’s parliamentary election Jan 23, 2018 In a piece written by Peter Roff, titled “Why is the US interfering in Hungary's election?”, he says that given the outcry over alleged Russian interference in the last US presidential election, it's a wonder more people on Capitol Hill are not up in arms over plans to influence the media in Hungary
News in Brief New United States ambassador to Hungary could arrive in Budapest by late spring or early summer Jan 22, 2018 President Trump is expected to nominate David Cornstein to serve as the next ambassador to Hungary
News in Brief Eleven US congressmen pen letter urging State Department to axe funding for independent media outlets in Hungary Jan 19, 2018 In the letter, Harris denounced actions by the U.S. to fund so-called "opposition media" and said it amounted to meddling in the domestic politics of a democratic ally
News in Brief Hungary’s foreign minister heralds a new phase in Hungary-US ties Jan 16, 2018 Minister Szijjártó said that significant changes were afoot at the State Department that would improve relations between the two nations
News in Brief Congressman asks U.S. State Department to axe funding for independent media outlets in Hungary Jan 10, 2018 In a letter sent to his colleagues, Republican Andy Harris denounced actions by the U.S. to fund so-called "opposition media" and said it "distorted the record" of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He added that it amounted to meddling in the domestic politics of a democratic ally
Blog The breathtaking arrogance of that old, State Department elite Dec 22, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács Recently, the popular, Hungarian weekly Heti Világgazdagság, or HVG, published an interview with Thomas O. Melia, a former deputy state secretary in the US State Department under the Obama Administration. The interview ran under the headline, “Everyone sees what is happening in Hungary.”
News in Brief Hungary summons US chargé d’affaires over plans to fund local media outlets in Hungary Nov 15, 2017 The foreign ministry considers the move a political “intervention” ahead of next year’s general election
News in Brief Delegation travels to Washington to showcase Hungary’s standpoint on security and illegal immigration Nov 02, 2017 Zoltan Kovács was joined by György Bakondi for three days of talks and briefings with members of the US administration, lawmakers, political analysts and journalists
Blog That moment when a US diplomat wonders if there is press freedom in Hungary, and an RTL Klub producer has the answer Oct 19, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács Earlier this week, the chargé d’affaires of the US Embassy in Budapest delivered remarks on the freedom of the press. The remarks garnered a lot of attention not least because of the senior US diplomat’s very pointed criticisms and assertion that “negative trends are continuing” in the sphere of press freedom in Hungary.
News in Brief Hungary's FM: V4 and United States are natural allies Sep 22, 2017 “Despite pressure from the EU, the Visegrád Group is unified with regard to the fact that illegal immigration is a bad thing, and we must protect our citizens from its effects as determinedly as possible," Hungary's foreign minister said
News in Brief Hungary's FM: Hungary has lowest corporation tax in EU which is attracting American companies Sep 21, 2017 The minister highlighted how Hungary has the lowest level of corporation tax in the European Union, in addition to which American companies also regard the government’s investor-friendly attitude and investment promotion program as major arguments in favor of Hungary
News in Brief Hungary's ambassador to the United States meets with President Trump to discuss bilateral relations Sep 11, 2017 Dr. Szabó met with the president for more than 10-minutes and the pair agreed that it is in the best interest of both countries to further enhance Hungarian-American bilateral relations
News in Brief Hungary's new ambassador to the United States says Trump administration can help us build better relations Aug 14, 2017 “The Trump administration is not afraid to say what it thinks, and it is very refreshing that a new spirit has appeared in bilateral ties," Ambassador Szabó said
News in Brief Hungary welcomes President Trump's "non-interventionist policy" Jul 17, 2017 "When we root for the US president’s efforts to improve relations with Russia, we don’t do so because we’re pro-Russian or pro-American, but simply because we’re pro-Hungarian," Hungary's foreign minister said. "We must protect the security of the Hungarian people."
News in Brief US secretary of education: agreement on CEU should be discussed with state-level authorities Jun 22, 2017 Zoltán Balog welcomed the US secretary’s acknowledgement of the changes in Hungarian regulations and said that Hungarian officials have already taken up contact with the states of Maryland, Massachusetts and New York
News in Brief Hungary builds relations with the United States Jun 15, 2017 Mihály Varga, minister for National Economy, met with Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger to discuss economic partnerships and building bilateral relations
News in Brief Hungary says the world is witnessing the birth of a new United States since President Trump came into power Jun 07, 2017 Hungary's foreign minister said “we are living in a new world and a new world order”. It is “good news” for Hungary and the rest of the world that US President Donald Trump is putting national interests first
News in Brief New York Governor steps forward for CEU talks after Hungarian government expresses dismay at initial snub May 25, 2017 “The Government of Hungary has stated publicly that it can only discuss the future of CEU in Hungary with relevant US authorities, which in this case is the State of New York. The Governor welcomes the opportunity to resolve this matter and to initiate discussions with the Hungarian government without delay,” the New York state governor said
News in Brief Hungary's government spokesperson meets with members of Congress during four-day visit to Washington D.C. Apr 28, 2017 Zoltán Kovács held talks with several Republican politicians, and with officials from important think-tanks and research institutes
News in Brief Hungarian government open to CEU negotiations as Parliament holds session to discuss NGOs Apr 20, 2017 Meanwhile, Hungary's Parliament is in the middle of a four-day session over the legislation on the transparency of foreign-funded NGOs
News in Brief President János Áder signs amended law on higher education Apr 11, 2017 The president signed the bill on Monday, and said he had reviewed the bill’s constitutionality as well as its compliance with international treaties
News in Brief The United States has become Hungary's number one export market outside the EU Apr 06, 2017 1,710 American companies are employing some 100,000 people in Hungary, and Dana Hungary Limited’s new 13,000 square meter factory in Győr, which is being built with an investment of 46 million euros, would serve to further reinforce Hungarian-American economic cooperation
News in Brief PM Orbán says Hungary will sit down with US government to discuss CEU Apr 04, 2017 PM Orbán said Hungary “will sit down to negotiate with the Americans about what they would like" in relation to CEU
News in Brief Parliament to debate foreign universities on Wednesday Apr 03, 2017 Parliament will debate the motion on Wednesday. Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács said that the cabinet is ready to open talks with the US Administration regarding CEU
News in Brief Hungary never closed its borders to migrants says minister Mar 29, 2017 "Hungary actually never closed its borders to refugees or migrants. Anyone, even in the last two years, who wanted to cross the border legally [could use] border crossing stations. You provide your papers, your passport, and if you don’t have one, you basically play by the rules of the authorities and by the legislation of the EU," Hungary's deputy minster of Foreign Affairs and Trade said
News in Brief Hungary's foreign minister meets with Trump Administration officials Mar 23, 2017 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, met members of President Trump’s White House staff in Washington, including: Jason Greenblatt, the United States special representative for International Negotiations as well as ethnic Hungarian advisor Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president for National Security Affairs
News in Brief Foreign minister opens new Hungarian embassy in Washington Mar 22, 2017 Minister Szijjártó expressed hope that the opening of the new building would mark the start of new initiatives resulting in a “common success story” with the US
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump writes letter of thanks to PM Orbán Feb 27, 2017 “We are facing challenges, which, it is my belief, we are capable of overcoming jointly, through partnership. However, we also have huge opportunities to move forward towards the achievement of our common goals," President Trump wrote in his letter to PM Orbán
News in Brief New US administration agrees with Hungary's defense strategy Feb 20, 2017 “The goals of the new government of the United States confirm the correctness of Hungarian security policy thinking, it became apparent at the 53rd Munich Security Conference (MSC)," Hungary's defense minister said
News in Brief Hungary and USA share identical positions on fighting terrorism and resolving crises Feb 16, 2017 Hungary's defense minister said that both the US and Hungary think that “a greater military presence is required in crisis zones and peace should be ensured as soon as possible so that local residents can stay and prosper in their homelands”
News in Brief Hungarian Ambassador to US has such good relations with Trump administration that other embassies turn to her for advice Feb 10, 2017 Réka Szemerkényi has met with President Trump three times since his election victory in November and the pair have an enviable relationship
News in Brief PM Orbán set to meet President Trump at NATO summit in May Feb 06, 2017 Although there are already plans in motion for the prime minister to visit Washington for an official visit, sources say the prime minister and the US president are set to step to the sidelines of the NATO summit to discuss Hungary-US relations
News in Brief The United States is set to change its policy toward Hungary Feb 03, 2017 The Trump Administration is taking the United States in a new direction, which could spell many positive changes for Hungary
News in Brief Hungary's relationship with Russia has become revered around the world Feb 02, 2017 "For the first time in years, the international political situation is such that it is having a favorable effect on the development of Hungarian-Russian relations," Hungary's foreign minister said
News in Brief US ambassador awarded Hungary’s Order of Merit Jan 19, 2017 Ambassador Bell has served in Hungary since January 2015, and will be leaving her post January 20, 2017
News in Brief President-elect Donald Trump has a great deal of respect for Hungary Nov 28, 2016 “During his telephone conversation with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, United States President-elect Donald Trump expressed his thanks for Hungary’s support of American Hungarians and also said he had always had great respect for Hungary," Hungary's foreign minister revealed
News in Brief PM Orbán invited to Washington by President-elect Trump Nov 25, 2016 “I spoke on the phone with the new U.S. president and I can say that our position has improved remarkably,” PM Orbán said