Pakistan, Hungary agree to deepen bilateral ties
Pakistan Hungary
Pakistan and Hungary on Thursday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in different fields, including diplomacy, culture and cultural heritage, besides reiterating mutual support for peace and multilateralism.
The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Hungary's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó who arrived on an official visit. Both leaders also led their respective sides in the delegation-level talks which followed the signing of accords of cooperation in different sectors.
Addressing a joint press stakeout following their meeting and talks, Dar said that Pakistan and Hungary desired to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, healthcare, Information Technology and industrial manufacturing, citing huge potential.
He said that both countries commemorated 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year — a partnership that has flourished across political, economic, scientific, and cultural spheres.
Calling Pakistan and Hungary trusted friends and partners, with ties rooted in shared understanding of peace, and development, he said both sides discussed enhancing cooperation and addressing regional and global challenges.
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening ties under Hungary's "Eastern Opening Policy," developed under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and aligning closely with Pakistan's own vision.
Dar expressed gratitude for Hungary's continued support for the GSP+ scheme and said that MoUs and agreements signed during the visit would give a new impetus to cultural ties.
He said both countries signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, further deepening government-to-government and people-to-people connections.
The deputy prime minister told the media that during the meeting, he underscored Pakistan's principled stance on Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated steadfast support for the Palestinian cause based on the two-state solution.
He briefed the Hungarian delegation on the situation in Afghanistan and the associated security challenges.
Both sides emphasised the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and the importance of constructive dialogue.
In his remarks, the Hungarian Minister Péter Szijjártó welcomed the signing of the agreement to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders and expressed Hungary's desire to intensify bilateral relations.
He emphasized that mutual respect should guide international politics and that judgmental and critical attitudes had led to problems in global politics. He said that instead of dividing into blocs, international politics should promote connectivity.
PM, Hungarian FM
Foreign Minister of Hungary Péter Szijjártó, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday and discussed matters of bilateral and regional interest.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister was on an official visit to Pakistan.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his good wishes to Prime Minister Viktor Orban and affirmed Pakistan's desire to strengthen its bilateral relations with Hungary in various sectors, including trade, investment, and energy. He also reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Orban to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.