UAE President, Hungary PM discuss boosting ties

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday welcomed Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, who is on an official visit to the UAE.

During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Hungarian Prime Minister discussed the growth of bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, and development sectors, as well as technology, infrastructure and renewable energy.

Their discussions focused on fostering sustainable development in both countries and meeting the aspirations of their peoples for continued progress and prosperity.

His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, especially in the fields of economy, trade, investment, and renewable energy, among others that contribute to the development of both nations.

He highlighted the important role played by the UAE-Hungary Joint Economic Committee and the Political Consultations Committee in enhancing these relations and reiterated the UAE’s commitment to working together to expand cooperation across various sectors.

The Hungarian Prime Minister reiterated Hungary’s desire to strengthen ties with the UAE, highlighting the shared goal of fostering economic growth and prosperity in both countries.

Sheikh Mohamed and Viktor Orbán also witnessed the announcement of memoranda of understanding and agreements in various fields, including education, investment, and renewable energy development, aimed at broadening the scope of cooperation.

The MoUs were exchanged by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The meeting was also attended by high-ranking officials and diplomats from both countries.