Address by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Congress of Hungarian Studies
Distinguished Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the opening of the IX International Congress of Hungarian Studies. Throughout the several decades of the congress’s history, it has become a cherished tradition for the incumbent President of Hungary to serve as patron of this prestigious academic event. At the beginning of my term of office, I am honoured to continue this tradition, thereby also expressing the Hungarian State’s appreciation for the international community of Hungarian studies.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, on 20 August 2026 on M1 Public Television
My fellow Hungarians,
On 20 August, we commemorate the founding of the Hungarian state by Saint Stephen - a recognition that a country’s future is shaped not only by its leaders, but also by strong, enduring institutions.
Today, we too must build such institutions: institutions that serve not the powers of the day, but the citizens of our country. For the quality of a state is ultimately reflected in how well the institutions function that its citizens encounter in their everyday lives.
Public service media is one such institution.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the 20 August National Day State Honours Ceremony
Honourable Madam Speaker,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Distinguished Honourees,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Statement from Sándor Palace
András Baka, President of Hungary, received Dr István Lajtár, Deputy Prosecutor General, at the Presidential Palace.
The meeting was initiated by the Head of State, as the term of office of Prosecutor General Dr Gábor Bálint Nagy comes to an end today following his resignation. The President of Hungary shall nominate a candidate for the position of Prosecutor General to the National Assembly.
Statement from Sándor Palace - Dr András Baka takes office as President of Hungary
President of Hungary Dr Andras Baka took office on 19 August 2026.
The Speaker of the National Assembly calls the leaders of the Government and the parliamentary parties to a meeting
The extreme heatwave affecting Hungary, the critically low water levels in the Danube, the resulting need to shut down the nuclear power plant, and the Level 3 water restrictions in force in several localities have created an exceptional situation that requires coordinated and immediate action.
The Speaker of the National Assembly held talks at Sándor Palace
The Speaker of the National Assembly, who is temporarily exercising the duties and powers of the Head of State, held talks with the former President of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Following the meeting between Ágnes Forsthoffer and Dr Tamás Sulyok, the Speaker of the National Assembly met with staff at Sándor Palace during a staff meeting.
The President of Hungary at the 130th Anniversary Gala of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, greeted the Olympic community celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Hungarian Olympic Committee at the Museum of Fine Arts.
In his speech, the Head of State stated: "For us Hungarians, sport is a real community-building force, as knowledge, enthusiasm and passion are passed on from generation to generation”.
According to the President, the founding of the Hungarian Olympic Committee 130 years ago created a national resource that has given and continues to give Hungarian sport a strong foundation and sense of confidence.
According to President Sulyok, the Szeged Cathedral and Dome Square represent a special value in the life and thought of the nation
At the unveiling of the stele marking the declaration of the Szeged Cathedral and the square as a national memorial on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kuno Klebelsberg, Dr. Tamás Sulyok stated that "The sky-high Cathedral and the huge square have grown dear to our hearts, the hearts of the people of Szeged." The square embodies sacredness, science and culture all at once. The height of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary commands respect.
“Neither democracy nor the rule of law can be based on threats.” – Interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok in the German political science journal ’Cicero’
Mr. President, do you feel at home in your role as the Hungarian Head of State?
To be President of Hungary, to serve and represent every Hungarian citizen, is a tremendous honour – perhaps the greatest any Hungarian can receive. It is a responsible and undoubtedly very rewarding role, though naturally one that comes with its own challenges.
"Even the appearance of solutions that do not respect the rule of law must be avoided" - Interview with Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Have you ever regretted a decision you made?
I cannot recall any decision that I have regretted. At most, such things may have occurred in minor, everyday matters. The past becomes part of life. I generally focus more on the present than the past, and I am shaping the future through my plans.
In one of your first interviews as head of state, you said you didn’t hesitate for long when you were asked to become President of Hungary. Have you not regretted your decision?
"Every Hungarian feels with you and stands with you" – interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, by Kárpátalja
As Advent 2025 drew to a close, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, addressed the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia, as he gave an exclusive interview to Karolina Darcsi, Editor-in-Chief of the weekly newspaper Kárpátalja, and Mihály K. Debreceni, Editor-in-Chief of TV21 Ungvár and correspondent for Hungary’s public media in Transcarpathia. The conversation touched on the urgent need for peace, Hungary's assistance, the case of József Sebestyén, and the superhuman work of Hungarian interest groups in Transcarpathia.
King Abdullah of Jordan at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan, who paid an official visit to Hungary, with military honours at Kossuth Square.
During the meeting held at Sándor Palace, the parties reviewed the regional peace process in the Middle East, in which Jordan has also played a significant role.
Private visit by the Head of State to the Felvidék
During his private visit to the Felvidék, President Tamás Sulyok visited Révkomárom and then Dunaszerdahely.
At the Zichy Palace in Révkomárom, the Head of State and the First Lady viewed the permanent exhibition dedicated to Mór Jókai and the temporary exhibition opened on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Jókai's birth. The President then laid a wreath of remembrance at the author's statue.
Being Hungarian is a value - a value that sustains – Address by the Head of State at the Opening of the Hungarian Standing Conference (MÁÉRT)
Honourable Chairman of the Committee,
Deputy Prime Minister, State Secretary,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I warmly and respectfully welcome all participants of the Hungarian Standing Conference and the Diaspora Council.
Ambassadorial letters of credence ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received the letters of credence of the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace
- His Excellency Dr. Boubacar Kane, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania,
- His Excellency Haba Niankoye, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea,
- Her Excellency Angela Marianna Vigliotta Mella, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Dominican Republic,
High level of professionalism and integrity – 150 years of the civil-law notarial profession
The rule of law requires dedicated, conscientious and well-trained legal professionals in every era, said Tamás Sulyok at a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of civil-law notaries. The event, organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Notaries and the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church, was held under the patronage of the President of Hungary.
Presentation of the Gold Medal of Merit by the President of Hungary
Tamás Sulyok bestowed the Gold Medal of Merit of the President of Hungary on Dr. Mária Janecskó, internist, anaesthesiologist, university lecturer and chief physician at the Szent János Centre Hospital in North Buda.
According to the Head of State's statement, Mária Janecskó's more than half a century of medical practice faithfully reflects all the beauty of the healing profession. Her research work as an anaesthesiologist, along with her preparedness, precision, compassion and professional dedication, enriches not only healthcare but the entire nation.
Hungarian diaspora students at Sándor Palace
Around fifty young people - university students with Hungarian ancestry from Brazil to Japan, the United States to Australia - were hosted at Sándor Palace. They are all studying in Budapest as part of the Diaspora Higher Education Scholarship Programme.
The students, who are studying pharmacy, psychology, biology, computer science, and communications, respectively, can improve their language skills during the programme and learn more about Hungarian culture. They have committed themselves to putting their knowledge to good use within the Hungarian diaspora.
Ambassadorial letters of credence ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Dr. Tamás Sulyok received the letters of credence of the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace
- His Excellency Yacouba Cisse, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire,
- His Excellency Alejandro Garofali Acosta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,
- His Excellency Yacouba Diakite, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mali, and
Head of State visit to Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tamás Sulyok in Astana at the Presidential Palace with military honours.
The two Heads of State first held a private meeting, followed by a plenary session, where economic, cultural and scientific cooperation between the two nations was also on the agenda.
After the talks, the Kazakh president said that Hungarian-Kazakh relations should be strengthened even further.
The President of Hungary received the President of the Turkish Grand National Assembly
During the meeting, Tamás Sulyok and Numan Kurtulmuş agreed that Hungary and Türkiye are currently linked by a dynamically developing friendship. Hungary remains committed to cooperation based on mutual respect, and its primary goal is to further strengthen its multifaceted partnership with Türkiye in the future.