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.
Historical commemoration ceremony in Geszt
On The Day of National Unity, President Sulyok attended a state ceremony in Geszt and visited the newly restored Tisza Castle.
The building complex now features an exciting interactive exhibition that tells the story of the Tisza family, whose fate came to be intertwined with Hungarian history in the Post-Compromise Period, with special focus on the life of the martyred Prime Minister István Tisza.
During the visit, János Lázár, Minister of Construction and Transport, gave the public dignitaries and other guests a guided tour of the exhibition.
Appointment at Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary appointed Katalin Éva Ocskó as Deputy President of the National Office for the Judiciary.
Tamás Sulyok congratulated the appointee.
Meeting with Miklós Maróth, orientalist
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Miklós Maróth, professor, orientalist, recipient of the Hungarian Corvin Chain of Honour, full member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Dean of Pázmány Péter Catholic University, at Sándor Palace.
The Head of State was briefed on the antecedents to the Middle East conflict, as well as its cultural and religious background and roots.
UN Youth Delegates received by Tamás Sulyok
UN Youth Delegates Brimo Widad and Annamária Wettstein paid a visit to Sándor Palace today. The guests presented the Head of State with a painting of Kiskunfélegyháza, the birthplace of Tamás Sulyok.
The President said it was important that young people's worldview and interests should be reflected in international decision-making. To this end, the UN launched the Youth Ambassadors Programme in 1981, which gives Hungarian youth the opportunity to represent their country as official delegates at the most important UN forums.
Tamás Sulyok received the Speaker of Egyptian House of Representatives Hanafy Ali Gebaly
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok welcomed Dr. Hanafy Ali Gebaly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to Sándor Palace.
The Head of State highlighted that religious and cultural tolerance as well as the importance of family unite the two countries, and stressed that Hungary continues to see Egypt as a key strategic partner. The two parties also agreed to maintain the intensity of the bilateral cultural and economic ties between their countries.
Tamás Sulyok welcomed Rumen Radev, the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, to Sándor Palace
The Hungarians and the Bulgarians are united by a community of historical fate, and even by friendship – President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok stressed in his press statement following a discussion with President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev at Sándor Palace on Saturday.
Tamás Sulyok said that the discussion with the President of Bulgaria covered, among other things, the position of national minorities, Hungarian-Bulgarian economic relations and energy security in particular. The President of Hungary highlighted that they see eye to eye on the issue of migration.
Security and peace is our shared interest – Meeting with Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok welcomed Ignazio Cassis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, to Sándor Palace. The Swiss Minister is paying a working visit to Budapest.
Appointment as president at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok appointed László Nagy as the President of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities.
This authority exercises official control, supervision and regulation of certain key sectors.
The Head of State wished the newly appointed president much success in his work.
Meeting with the Director of EPLO
Tamás Sulyok welcomed Spyridon Flogaitis, the Director of the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO), at Sándor Palace. EPLO has disseminated knowledge about Public Law and promoted jurisprudence in Europe since 2007. The Head of State emphasized that he would like to continue strengthening the scientific and professional relations between Hungary and EPLO.
Appointments as general and promotions at Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary - on a proposal by the Minister heading the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister
appointed Colonel for National Security Erzsébet Szalay to the rank of Brigadier General for National Security with effect from 5 May 2024,
Colonel for National Security Gábor Tamás Szilágyi to the rank of Brigadier General for National Security with effect from 5 May 2024, and
Lieutenant Colonel for National Security Gergely Takács to the rank of Brigadier General for National Security with effect from 5 May 2024.