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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.

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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.
 

Events

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.

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.

Previous News

Tamás Sulyok met with members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Hungary

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, welcomed the members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Hungary to an official reception in Budapest for the first time.

In his speech, the President stressed that Hungary has been calling for a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine from the very beginning, as a just and sustainable peace is in the common interest of all of us.

According to Tamás Sulyok, the enlargement of the European Union to the Western Balkans is essential to strengthen Europe's global role.

Visit of the Friends of Hungary Foundation to Sándor Palace

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received the members of the Friends of Hungary Foundation in the Courtyard of Sándor Palace. The members of the organisation are Hungarians, as well as non-Hungarians, living abroad, who are sympathetic to Hungary and who are considered opinion leaders through their professional successes. Their aim is to inform the public in a value-oriented and impartial way about the news and achievements affecting the Hungarian nation.

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.

Presentation of ambassadorial letters of credence at Sándor Palace

President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok today received the letter of credence of six new ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
Following the letter of credence presentation ceremony,

His Excellency Majed Abdulaziz M. Al Abdan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
His Excellency Tsegab Kebebew Daka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,
His Excellency Chheang Thyra, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia,

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, sent greetings to the President of the European Council

The President of Hungary sent a letter of greetings to Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, on the 20th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to the European Union.

According to the Head of State, the referendum on Hungary’s accession gave the authorisation for Hungary to become a member of the European Union as a sovereign country 20 years ago.

Tamás Sulyok emphasized that preserving the values of our EU membership is a common interest and a common task.

Tamás Sulyok received the Speaker of Oman’s Shura Council

The President of Hungary received Sheikh Khalid Hilal Al Maawali, the Speaker of Oman’s Shura Council, i.e. the Lower House of the Omani Parliament, at Sándor Palace.

Tamás Sulyok commended the stabilising role played by the Sultanate of Oman in the Middle East, and underlined that a common goal for the two countries is to promote international peace and security.

Presidential opening address at the Winemaker of the Winemakers Awards Gala

Without excellent winemakers, not even the most ancient grape varieties or the most favourable vintages will yield high quality wines. – stressed President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok in his speech delivered as Chief Patron of the 18th Winemaker of the Winemakers Awards Gala in Budapest on Saturday. 

The Head of State cheered for Hungarian athletes at the European Rowing Championships in Szeged

President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok visited the European Rowing Championships held in Szeged. The event is of historic significance for the sport, as the best rowing athletes of Europe have not competed in a continental race on Hungarian soil for 54 years, and Hungary has never been the site of a qualification race before.

Presidential meeting with the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, met with Fra’ John Dunlap, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, in Rome. The Order has been present in Hungary for centuries.

The Head of State commended the charitable work of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, continuously offering its support in Hungary since 1989, and emphasized that the charity has been playing a decisive role for decades in providing care to those in need. The organisation has also provided outstanding support to refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine since the war began.

President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok paid a visit to Pope Francis

Pope Francis quoted one of St. Stephen’s admonitions, according to which: be gentle, so you never fight against the truth –Sulyok Tamás recalled, and stressed that this is an important message of St. Stephen, and it is no coincidence that Pope Francis himself drew attention to it.

The President of Hungary emphasized: for him, this particular exhortation is very meaningful and it touches him, so he asked the Pope to bestow it upon him, so he can use it as his motto.

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