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Croatian President Zoran Milanović met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest during an official two-day visit. They agreed on the need for maximum diplomatic efforts to achieve peace and security in Europe. The visit, at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok, included a meeting with Sulyok earlier in the day. The second day will involve jointly celebrating the Day of Croats in Hungary and meeting with representatives of the Hungarian minority in Croatia.

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Milanović and Orbán Agree on Need for Diplomatic Efforts to Achieve Peace in Europe

Budapest, Hungary – Croatian President Zoran Milanović met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest this evening, reaffirming the need for intensified diplomatic efforts to establish peace and security in Europe. The meeting took place during President Milanović’s official two-day visit to Hungary, following earlier talks with Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok.

“President Milanović reiterated his position that maximum diplomatic efforts must be undertaken to establish peace and security in Europe, a view shared by the Hungarian Prime Minister,” a statement from the Croatian President’s office confirmed.

The visit, at the invitation of President Sulyok, marks a strengthening of ties between the two nations. Tomorrow, both presidents will travel to Pécs to participate in the ceremonial celebration of the Day of Croats in Hungary, which also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Croatian National Self-Government and the 35th anniversary of the Alliance of Croats in Hungary.

Following the celebrations, Presidents Milanović and Sulyok will jointly visit the Croatian municipalities of Bilje and Kopačevo in Osijek-Baranja County to meet with representatives of the Hungarian national minority in Croatia. This move underscores the importance of fostering positive relations and supporting minority communities within both countries.

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