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PM Orbán: Hungary and Turkey have doubled bilateral trade turnover in just over ten years
The prime minister said Turkish investments in Hungary are growing in both number and value.
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President Novák: Turkey key for Hungary in preventing illegal migration and providing energy security
Turkey was key for Hungary in preventing illegal migration and providing energy security, as well as playing an important role in the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Speeches and Remarks
Press statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following his meeting with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
18 December 2023, Budapest
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PM Orbán attends Erdoğan's inauguration in Turkey
The prime minister believes Erdoğan's election victory is crucial for the security of Hungary and Europe.
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PM Orbán congratulates Erdogan on his re-election
The prime minister said, “the decision of Turkish voters and Turkey’s stability is good news for the whole of Europe”.
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PM Orbán speaks with Erdoğan about a strong and stable Turkey
The prime minister congratulated the Turkish president on his victory and the outstanding success of his AK Party in the first round of Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
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PM Orbán offers Hungary's help following earthquake that shook Turkey
“Hungary is standing by Turkey at this tragic moment”, PM Orbán said, adding that he learnt about the disaster “with deep shock and sorrow”.
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PM Orbán: Europe needs allies to protect continent's lines of defense
Hungary is asking Brussels to provide more direct financial support to Turkey in its fight against migration.
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President Áder sends condolences to Turkish president following earthquake
“Allow me, on behalf of the Hungarian people and in my own name, to express condolences to the families of the victims and wish a full and speedy recovery to the injured,” President Áder said.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called together his Security Cabinet due to the migration crisis
Mid-February, the prime minister had already warned of increasing migration pressure. Today, his concern proved to be true, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the current situation with him on a call.
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Ministerpräsident Orbán mit Präsident Erdoğan: „Ohne die Türkei von Präsident Erdoğan ist es nicht möglich, die Migration nach Europa zu stoppen“
In einer gemeinsamen Pressekonferenz nach der Unterzeichnung von zehn bilateralen Abkommen erklärte Premierminister Viktor Orbán, dass Ungarns außenpolitisches Denken von der Prämisse ausgehe, dass es ohne die Türkei von Präsident Erdoğan nicht möglich sei, die Migration nach Europa zu stoppen. Außerdem sprach Premierminister Orbán die Zusammenarbeit der beiden Länder in Bezug auf Sicherheit, Energie und Kultur an, bevor er die Pressekonferenz mit dem Thema EU-Erweiterung abschloss.
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PM Orbán strengthens ties with Turkey following President Erdoğan’s official visit to Hungary
Talks on the agenda focused on migration, military cooperation, the TurkStream gas pipeline and other pressing topics.
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President Erdoğan reveals Turkey is bursting at the seams with nearly four million migrants
During an official visit to Budapest, President Erdoğan said there are almost four million refugees currently residing in Turkey and many would set out for Europe.