Welcome speech by Tamás Sulyok at the opening event of the World Science Forum
„The past is beyond our reach, but we are still the masters of the future.”
Dear Mr Presidents, Mr Deputy Director General and Mr Chief Executive Officer!
Dear Participants of the World Science Forum!
Opening of the exhibition "Székelys – Patterns of Heritage " at the Museum of Ethnography
In the third part of Áron Tamási's rightly popular novel, upon arriving at the port, Ábel, who is travelling to America, must report his affiliation. He admits that he is indeed Székely. When asked, “What kind of nation is the Székely?” he replies, “Hungarian, but even better.”
I cordially welcome the management, experts and staff of the Museum of Ethnography, the members of the museums in Hungary and Szeklerland, the museologists and historians, the outstanding experts whose quality work has contributed to this unique exhibition, and all the guests of today's opening ceremony!
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the opening of the Fourth Hungarian Law Book Salon
"Only on the basis of pure concepts can human betterment develop."
Distinguished Rector!
Dear Mr. President!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
I would like to welcome all of you with a thought from István Széchenyi on the occasion of the presentation of the Grand and Audience Prizes of the Fourth Hungarian Law Book Salon.
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Three Seas Initiative Summit
Every year, the Three Seas Initiative (TSI) summit and business forum is organised with the participation of 13 countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia and Bulgaria), situated between the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas.
Press release on the discussion between President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok and President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog
Tamás Sulyok had a telephone conversation today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The President of the State of Israel congratulated Tamás Sulyok on his election as President of Hungary. The two Heads of State reviewed the most important bilateral and international political issues. During the exchange of views, the Hungarian President stressed that Hungary is a close ally and best friend of Israel as well as its strategic partner in Europe.
The President of Hungary set the date for the elections
Press release from the Sándor Palace
Today, President Tamás Sulyok, in fulfilment of his constitutional duty, called the election of the members of the European Parliament in Hungary and the general election of local municipality representatives and mayors.
The first simultaneous elections will take place on 09 June 2024.
The votes express the democratic will of the electorate
On 9 June 2024, on the day of the elections to the European Parliament, local governments and of national minority advocates, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary and his wife cast their votes in Szeged. After the vote, the President said that since there have been free elections in Hungary, his wife Zsuzsa and he have always exercised their right to vote, and again urged his fellow citizens to vote as well.
The President of Hungary received the Head of State of China on an official visit
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok, accompanied by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, welcomed the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping with military honours in the Lion Courtyard of Buda Castle.
The President of Hungary on the anniversary of Hungary’s EU accession: Hungary does not give up its sovereignty
Hungary does not give up its sovereignty, and believes in the alliance of independent nation states in Europe, which the founding treaties currently guarantee – the President of Hungary said in Brdo pri Kranj in Slovenia on Monday.
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.
Visit to the Ministry of Defence and the Hungarian Defence Forces
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, as Commander-in-Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces, visited the Ministry of Defence and the Hungarian Defence Forces. Following the military salute, Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky and Chief of General Staff Gábor Böröndi reported to the President on the activities of the Ministry and the Defence Forces, the state of the development of the armed forces and the defence industry, as well as the country's defence capabilities.
Ministerial introductory visit to Sándor Palace
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Bence Tuzson, Minister of Justice, at Sándor Palace. The Minister shared his professional ideas and plans regarding the judicial system and other related issues.
Appointment as State Secretary at Sándor Palace
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Prime Minister, appointed Örs Farkas as State Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office with effect from 14 March 2024.
15 March
The national flag was hoisted with a military salute on the 15 March national holiday in front of the Parliament in Budapest, at Kossuth Lajos Square.
The Honour Guard of the Hungarian Defence Forces raised the flag to the sound of the National Anthem, in the presence of Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, and László Kövér, Speaker of the National Assembly.
The event also featured the participation of the Central Military Band and the Cavalry Unit of Honour.
Tamás Sulyok presented Kossuth and Széchenyi Prizes and the Hungarian Order of Merit on the occasion of the 15 March national holiday
Our survival should not be taken for granted. We had to and must take action for it, using the means of law, the achievements of culture and the results of science - stressed President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok at the awards ceremony presenting the Kossuth and Széchenyi Prizes and the Hungarian Order of Merit medals on the occasion of the 15 March national holiday in the Parliament.
"To be Hungarian is a unique and distinct quality" – Speech by Tamás Sulyok at the Kossuth- and Széchenyi-Awards Ceremony
Ladies and Gentlemen,
With distinguished respect and great esteem, I welcome the laureates and honourees!
The appointment of Generals and promotions at the Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary – on the proposal of the Minister of Defence
• promoted Major General Attila Géza Takács to the rank of Lieutenant General with effect from 15 March 2024,
• promoted Brigadier General Zsuzsánna Ballainé Krikker to the rank of Major General with effect from 15 March 2024,
• promoted Brigadier General Dr. Pál Imre Váczi to the rank of Major General with effect from 15 March 2024,
The President of Hungary set the date for the elections
Press release from the Sándor Palace
Today, President Tamás Sulyok, in fulfilment of his constitutional duty, called the election of the members of the European Parliament in Hungary and the general election of local municipality representatives and mayors.
The first simultaneous elections will take place on 09 June 2024.
"We are interested in a strong and successful Visegrad Cooperation" - Dr. Tamás Sulyok welcomed Peter Pellegrini
President Tamás Sulyok received Peter Pellegrini, Speaker of the National Council of Slovakia, the first foreign guest after his inauguration on Monday at the Sándor Palace. The Hungarian Head of State praised the excellent relations between the two countries, which, according to him, are based on a strategic partnership worthy of good neighbours.
The parties agreed on the importance of the V4, and both are interested and committed to a solid and successful Visegrad cooperation, the Sándor Palace informed MTI, the Hungarian News Agency, on Monday.
Inaugural address by Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Presidents Schmitt and Áder,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Honourable Speaker of the House,
Ladies and Gentlemen, Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin and all around the world,
I stand before you and welcome you as the seventh President of the free Hungary, which dismantled the communist dictatorship. First and foremost, I would like to thank all those who have supported me and continue to do so.