Government official marks Croatian-Hungarian friendship day
Hungary and Croatia are bound together by a millennium-long relationship which has always had its highlights, joys and difficulties, a state secretary of the public administration and regional development ministry said in Ortilos, near the Croatian border, on Sunday.
“Hungary was just about the first country to express its support for Croatia as it was fighting for its independence, and helped it create its modern-day state,” Csaba Latorcai told an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the temporary opening of the Croatia-Hungary border.
Hungary, he said, has also been a staunch supporter of Croatia’s European Union accession, adding that its eventual EU membership has given both countries a new opportunity to develop their relations.
He said the ethnic Croatian and Hungarian communities in each other’s countries acted as catalysts in bilateral relations.
Ivan Sabolic, the mayor of the Croatian border village of Legrad, noted that the ferry link between Legrad and Ortilos was suspended in 1948, with boat traffic temporarily resuming in 1994.
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Celebrating 30 years of Croatian-Hungarian friendship! 🇭🇺🇭🇷 Hungary was one of the first to support Croatia’s independence and EU accession, strengthening ties between our nations. The ethnic communities in both countries play a key role in fostering this enduring bond. Here’s to many more years of collaboration and friendship! 🌍🤝