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President Novák received her counterpart Erdogan with a military salute at Heroes’ Square in Budapest
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President Katalin Novák received Recep Tayyip Erdogan, her Turkish counterpart, with military honours at Heroes’ Square in Budapest on Monday morning, the Presidential Office said in a statement
Novák and Erdogan held a tete-a-tete at Sándor Palace. She said Türkiye was key for Hungary in preventing illegal migration and providing energy security, as well as playing an important role in the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Regarding NATO, the two presidents discussed challenges faced by the alliance’s eastern flank and difficulties regarding its expansion.
Both hailed the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and referred to increasingly strong bilateral ties.
Fully 17 agreements are being signed during the Turkish president’s visit, including the key strategic partnership agreement between the two countries.
Novák also hailed the establishment of cooperation in family affairs, and she welcomed the joint cultural season aimed at reflecting “the richness of the cultures” of the two countries and their commonalities.