Georgian FM congratulates Hungary on National Day

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Wednesday congratulated Hungarian citizens on their National Day celebration, the Foreign Ministry said.

At an official celebration ceremony, the Minister emphasised the two countries’ “strong friendly ties” and “shared mutual aspiration” for further deepening the partnership.

Darchiashvili particularly highlighted a declaration on strategic partnership between Georgia and Hungary, signed in Budapest in 2022 by Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his counterpart Viktor Orbán, adding the document had “further strengthened relations” between the two states.

The Minister also noted Hungary had “always positioned itself as an ardent supporter of Georgia's European integration, which the Georgian Government appreciates”.

“Let me salute Hungary's efforts for fulfilling an important task of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, especially at this difficult time for Europe. We believe the Hungarian Presidency will contribute to peace, security and prosperity of a verily strong Europe”, he said.

“I should also express our gratitude for your long-standing and strong support for Georgia's European future and its constant efforts on its path to EU membership”, the FM pointed out.

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed the country’s accession to the bloc as the “top priority”, adding Georgia remained a “reliable and important partner of the European Union in the region” and its main goal was to “strengthen and expand regional peace and stability, democratic development and cooperation”.

Darchiashvili also noted his Government’s  “readiness to fully utilise its potential for the development of energy, transport and digital communications on the Black Sea together with our Hungarian partners”.

The Georgian official wished Hungarian citizens “peace, success and prosperity”.

Hungary marked the Revolution of 1956 and the 1989 restoration of its independence on October 23rd.