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Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary at the 7th EU-AU Summit in Luanda

Thank you, Mr President, for giving me the floor.

Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok on the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence

My fellow countrymen! 

Hungarians celebrating in the Carpathian Basin and around the world!

Sixty-nine years ago, people from the diverse community of Hungarians courageously took to the streets to celebrate freedom. Coming from different walks of life, social positions, and values, they set out together on the same path.

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.

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V4 Heads of State Summit convened by President Tamás Sulyok

Hungary, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the organisation, will host the Heads of State of the Visegrad Cooperation in Esztergom on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

Hungary consistently and continuously advocates for close cooperation between the V4 countries, which is the basis for stability, security and strengthening in the region. 

The Head of State is representing Hungary at the EU-Africa Summit in Luanda

Dr. Tamás Sulyok will represent Hungary at the European Union-African Union Summit in Luanda.

Starting 24 November 2025, the President of Hungary will represent Hungary at the 7th EU–Africa Summit in the Angolan capital.

The meeting of heads of state and government aims to establish and sustain regular, ongoing dialogue on the key issues and challenges facing the countries of the two continents, linked by a strategic partnership.

At the meeting, our country will be represented by the President of Hungary for the first time in 15 years. 

Meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the Second World Summit for Social Development

The events of recent years in global politics and the increase in the number of armed conflicts have reinforced the importance of a strong, decisive and effective organisation, said Tamás Sulyok after meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the Second World Summit on Social Development. According to the President of Hungary, the 80-year history of the UN is proof that multilateral diplomacy is not just a noble idea, but one of the most important international means of achieving peace, security and prosperity. 

Events

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.

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, visited the Laser Research Centre in Szeged

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, Head of State, speaking at an event organised by the Research Students Movement, of which he is the patron, told young people visiting the ELI-ALPS Laser Research Centre in Szeged that "the Szeged Research Centre is the driving force behind the development of laser technology".

"The future is born here," emphasised Dr. Tamás Sulyok, adding that Hungary is proud that ELI-ALPS operates in our country and that scientists from many countries around the world come here to conduct their research projects.

Diplomatic event hosted by Sándor Palace showcasing Hungarian folk art

First Lady of Hungary Zsuzsanna Nagy invited the spouses of the members of the Diplomatic Corps to a cultural programme.

After the First Lady’s welcome address delivered on the stage of the Hungarian Heritage House, the guests were treated to a performance by the Forrás Folk Dance Ensemble from Százhalombatta.

After the folk dance panorama presented by the ensemble, the young dancers invited the audience to join in the dancing.

Interviews

Exclusive interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, for Tények

- Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us.
Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.

My meetings in Békés were highly rewarding - Interview with Katalin Novák

I found my meetings in Békés very rewarding, and I trust that I was not the only one who felt this way - said Katalin Novák, President of Hungary, in an interview with our newspaper - the Békés Megyei Hírlap - about the three days she spent in our county at the end of January. During our conversation, we discussed how to motivate young people to settle in the region, spoke about the war in Ukraine and this year's elections, and why she declared 2024 the Year of Getting Active.

CNBC interview with Katalin Novák

That I'm here for the first time, I experienced that it is, let's say, a constructive chaos, what we experience here, and also what the traffic is concerned, it's very difficult to get from one place to the other, but I have to assure you that the Swiss trains are on time. I took the train and it worked perfectly.

I came, I got the train as well.

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Forward-looking and substantive talks – Head of State visits Slovakia

During his official visit to Pozsony, President Tamás Sulyok met with Slovak Head of State Peter Pellegrini, Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Richard Raši, and Prime Minister Robert Fico.

In his press statement following the meeting with the Slovak Head of State, President Tamás Sulyok emphasised that our common goal is to continuously give substance to a good-neighbourly relationship based on mutual trust, even in the face of the challenges of the 21st century.

President Tamás Sulyok travels to Slovakia on an official visit

On Thursday, 3 July 2025, President Tamás Sulyok will travel to Slovakia on an official visit.

The Hungarian head of state will be received in Pozsony by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Following a private meeting between the two heads of state and talks between the delegations, the two presidents will make a press statement.

The Hungarian President will meet with Richard Raši, Speaker of the Slovak National Council, and then hold talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Hungarian scholarship holders preparing for a career in public administration on a visit to the Head of State

Students of the 15th anniversary year of the Hungarian Public Administration Scholarship Programme visited Sándor Palace.

The students were treated to a series of introductory lectures by senior staff from Sándor Palace’s Directorate for Social and International Relations and the Directorate for Human Resource Management.

After a tour of the historic rooms of Sándor Palace, they met and had an informal discussion with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary.
 

Appointment to the rank of general at Sándor Palace

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Minister of Defence, appointed Colonel Zoltán Gábor Bárány to the rank of brigadier general effective from 25 June 2025.

The head of state wished the newly appointed general every success in his new role.
 

Appointment of rectors at Sándor Palace

President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok handed over appointments to the position of rector at Sándor Palace.

On the proposal of the Minister of Culture and Innovation, in agreement with the maintainer of the institution concerned, the President of Hungary appointed

•    Professor Dr. Csilla Zsuzsanna Obádovics as rector at Kodolányi János University, for the period from 15 February 2025 to 31 December 2029,

Appointment of a State Secretary at Sándor Palace

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Prime Minister, appointed Anita Kiss-Hegyi as State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, with effect from 15 June 2025.

At the ceremony held at Sándor Palace, the Head of State wished the new State Secretary good endeavours and success.
 

Young talents at Sándor Palace

Participants of the CEA Hungary Junior Internship Programme were welcomed at Sándor Palace. The CEA aims to promote international scientific cooperation between countries in the region, especially involving the younger generations. The students are already dedicated to legal reasoning, academic dialogue, and international relations.

The academics listened to lectures courtesy of the staff of the Directorate of Constitutionalism and Law and the Directorate of Social and International Relations at Sándor Palace.

Honesty, Courage, Honour - Visit of the Head of State to the Szolnok garrison

The President of Hungary, Dr. Tamás Sulyok Tamás, visited the 86th Ittebei Kiss József Helicopter Base of the Hungarian Defence Forces.

The Head of State, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces, said that the personnel of the Szolnok garrison are clearly characterised by personal commitment, commitment to teamwork and excellent professional skills. He added that these enable our service people to carry out even the most complicated tasks.

A life's work becomes a symbol - János Bánáti receives the new recognition established by the Head of State

Head of State Dr. Tamás Sulyok has established a new award, the Gold Medal of Merit of the President of Hungary. 

The President of Hungary wishes to reward the achievements of those who have increased the esteem of the Hungarian nation, who have achieved outstanding merits in the service of the homeland, who have helped the everyday life of the Hungarian people through their life's work, who have worked tirelessly to support our compatriots, to promote the unity of the nation and to achieve peace.

President of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta at Sándor Palace

President Tamás Sulyok received Péter Szabadhegÿ, President of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, at Sándor Palace.

The discussion focused on social solidarity, the creation of real opportunities and the future of the underprivileged.

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