Xi Jinping held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban
On the afternoon of May 9, local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Prime Minister's Office in Budapest. Photo by reporter Xie Huanchi
Budapest, May 9 (Xinhua) On the afternoon of May 9, local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban at the Prime Minister's Office in Budapest. The leaders of the two countries announced that they would upgrade China-Hungary relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
On the afternoon of May 9, local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Prime Minister's Office in Budapest. Photo by reporter Yin Bogu
Xi Jinping pointed out that currently, China-Hungary relations are at the best period in history. The comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Hungary has maintained a high level of development, political mutual trust between the two countries has continued to deepen, and cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results, setting a model for building a new type of international relations. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Hungary, and the development of China-Hungary relations has ushered in new important opportunities. The two countries should continue to be good friends with mutual trust and assistance and good partners with win-win cooperation. They should take the establishment of the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era as an opportunity to inject new and powerful impetus into the cooperation between the two countries and create a better tomorrow for the two peoples.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China appreciates Hungary's long-term and firm pursuit of friendly policies toward China and its clear-cut and firm support for China on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and human rights. China firmly supports Hungary in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions, and is willing to build political mutual trust with Hungary, strengthen exchanges between the two governments, legislative bodies, and political parties, and continue to firmly support each other's core interests and major concerns. Chinese-style modernization will definitely bring more opportunities to countries around the world, including Hungary, and Hungary is welcome to become a fellow traveler on the road to Chinese-style modernization. China is willing to work with Hungary to strengthen the alignment of the two countries' development strategies, give full play to the role of mechanisms such as the China-Hungary Intergovernmental "Belt and Road" Cooperation Committee, advance cooperation in infrastructure, green energy and other fields in an orderly manner, and complete the construction of the Hungary-Serbia railway on schedule. Actively expand cooperation in emerging fields such as clean energy and artificial intelligence.
Xi Jinping said that at the beginning of last year, I replied to the students of the Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school and encouraged the youth of the two countries to jointly inherit and develop the cause of China-Hungary friendship. Both sides should continue to support language teaching in the two countries and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges. China is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and cooperation with Hungary, advocate an equal and orderly world multipolarization and inclusive economic globalization, safeguard international fairness and justice, promote global governance in a more fair and reasonable direction, and contribute to the construction of a destiny for mankind. community to make active efforts.
Xi Jinping pointed out that Europe is an important pole in the multi-polar world and an important partner in realizing Chinese-style modernization. It is hoped that Hungary, as the rotating EU presidency in the second half of this year, will play an active role in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations. Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries has strong endogenous driving force. It is hoped that Hungary will continue to play an important role in promoting cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries to better benefit the people of all countries.
Orban expressed that he warmly welcomes President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Hungary. I still remember your visit to Hungary 15 years ago. I am very happy that our respective countries and Hungary-China relations have made great progress in the past 15 years. The success of Hungary-China relations proves that countries large and small can respect each other and cooperate for mutual benefit. Your visit once again demonstrates the profound friendship and great potential between Hungary and China, and is of great historical significance to Hungary and Hungary-China relations. We announced that we will upgrade Hungary-China relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, charting the course for the future development of Hungary-China relations. I am full of confidence in the prospects of Hungary-China relations.
Orban said that Hungary will not forget China's timely and valuable support when Hungary encountered difficulties, and will continue to be China's "die-hard" friend and support China in safeguarding its core interests and legitimate rights. Hungary has firmly adhered to the one-China principle in the past, present and future. The Belt and Road Initiative jointly built by Hungary and China has achieved great success, creating jobs and improving people's livelihood in Hungary. Hungary hopes to continue to work with China to promote cooperation on large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Hungary-Serbia railway within the framework of the "Belt and Road Initiative", strengthen cooperation in economy, trade, new energy and other fields, and welcomes more Chinese companies to invest and cooperate in Hungary. Hungary does not agree with the so-called "overcapacity" or "risk removal". Hungary's determination to deepen cooperation with China is unswerving and will not be interfered by any force. Hungary supports the series of global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping and appreciates China's important role in promoting world peace. China's development is an opportunity rather than a risk to Europe. Hungary is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with China to jointly safeguard world peace and stability. As the rotating EU presidency in the second half of the year, Hungary is willing to make active efforts to promote the healthy development of EU-China relations and cooperation between Central and Eastern European countries and China.
The leaders of the two countries had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis. Xi Jinping emphasized that China has always been committed to promoting peace and talks and is willing to continue to work with relevant parties to make active efforts to achieve peace at an early date.
After the talks, the leaders of the two countries jointly witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of jointly building the "Belt and Road", economy and trade, investment, science and technology, culture, agriculture and other fields.
The two sides issued the "Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and Hungary on Establishing an All-Weather Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for a New Era" and a list of visit outcome documents.
2024-05-0922:01:13
News: On the 9th local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.