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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Appointment of Vice Governor of the National Bank of Hungary at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Prime Minister, appointed Dr. Levente Sipos-Tompa as Vice Governor of the National Bank of Hungary.
According to the presidential decree, the appointment will take effect on 2 October 2025 and will be valid for a term of six years.
The President of Hungary wished the new Vice Governor every success in his work.
Diplomatic activity in full swing at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received letters of credence from the following ambassadors at Sándor Palace:
- Her Excellency Penny Dewi Herasati, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia,
- His Excellency Willem Alexander van Ee, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Open Doors programme at Sándor Palace on 20-21 September 2025
Sándor Palace will once again open its doors to the general public on 20-21 September 2025, between 10:00 and 18:00, on the occasion of Cultural Heritage Day. On these days, visitors will be able to tour the most ornate rooms of the building.
Visiting Sándor Palace is free of charge and does not require registration.
Meeting with lawyers from the northern Hungarian region in Sárospatak
President Tamás Sulyok met with representatives of the legal community of the northern Hungarian region in Sárospatak. The purpose of the regional meetings is to discuss the present and future of the legal profession and how rural lawyers can work together to strengthen the rule of law and serve Hungarian society more effectively.