Offering a historical perspective, the photos serve as a rare window into the architecture, customs, and daily life of Vietnam more than a century ago - and are now being publicly displayed for the first time.
Chairman Man warmly welcomed President Tamas and his spouse, along with the Hungarian high-ranking delegation, on their official visit to Vietnam, assessing the visit as an important event, which takes place at a time when Vietnam and Hungary are celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations, and affirms the determination of leaders of the two countries in promoting bilateral relations.
The two leaders agreed to enhance political trust and connections between their countries and ruling parties, expand high-level and sectoral exchanges, and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, and education.
President Luong Cuong stressed that the Hungarian President’s official visit is a significant event that contributes to creating a breakthrough in deepening and enhancing the effectiveness of the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership.
President Luong Cuong expressed optimism about the future, saying that driven by the enormous potential and shared determination of both nations' leaders and peoples, the Vietnam – Hungary Comprehensive Partnership will continue to thrive, not only benefiting their peoples but also contributing to peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region and beyond.
Taking place as the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations (February 3, 1950 – 2025), President Sulyok Tamas’ visit to Vietnam marks a significant milestone and opens new cooperation opportunities in the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership.
According to the ambassador, since the two countries established diplomatic ties on February 3, 1950, Hungary has always supported Vietnam across fields, and they have now become important partners of each other.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Hungary have been flourishing in many fields including education and training, law and justice, culture, sports, and people-to-people exchanges.
Ambassador Bui Le Thai recounted President Ho Chi Minh’s journey to find a path to national salvation, affirming that it was undertaken not only for Vietnam’s independence but also for humanity’s common values – peace, independence, freedom, and happiness.
The celebration, held at the iconic Pesti Vigadó on the picturesque banks of the Danube, reaffirmed the strong and evolving traditional friendship between Vietnam and Hungary.
Botz László, Chairman, and Váraljai Márton, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association (HVFA) have been awarded the Friendship Order of the Vietnamese State in recognition of their contributions to fostering the friendship between the two nations.
Both the Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary and an official at the host country's Ministry of European Union Affairs have recognised the strides recorded in the two countries' relations over the recent past.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai has expressed his desire to further cooperation between the embassy and Zalaegerszeg city across various sectors.
Vietnam and Hungary will closely coordinate to fully tap opportunities brought about by the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) while facilitating the entry of their agricultural and aquatic products into each other’s markets.
Ho Chi Minh City continues to maintain and strengthen its relationship with Budapest, the capital of Hungary, by upgrading their cooperation agreement in areas such as economy, tourism, cultural management, education, urban management, and urban infrastructure, he added.
Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér has expressed his desire to further enhance parliamentary cooperation between Hungary and Vietnam, particularly in sharing legislative experience.
Hundreds of photographs showing Vietnam’s land and people, taken by Hungarian journalist László Rozsa from 1969 to 1974, during the country's struggle against the Americans, have been donated to the National Archives Centre III in Hanoi.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai had a meeting with Apostolic Nuncio to Hungary Michael W. Banach, who is also Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in the European country, on February 4.
Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai affirmed Vietnam’s determination to deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership, and develop the ties strongly, practically and effectively across all fields.
Vietnam places great importance on and seeks to deepen its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Hungary, Ambassador Bui Le Thai has told Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok during a meeting following the presentation of his credentials.
Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has held a ceremony to present Hungarian Officer’s Cross of Merit to Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Bich Thao in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the development of comprehensive relations between Hungary and Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Association in Hungary has convened its third congress for the 2024-2029 term, outlining its activities for the new term, adopting an amended charter and electing a 42-member executive board.