President Sheikh Mohamed meets Hungary’s Viktor Orban in Abu Dhabi

Two leaders agree to build long-term partnerships and support global peace

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  President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after an official reception at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

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  Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Orban at an official reception at Qasr Al Shati. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

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  Sheikh Mohamed witnesses Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto exchange a memorandum of understanding at the official reception. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

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  Sheikh Abdullah in conversation with Mr Szijjarto, along with Mario David, adviser to the Prime Minister of Hungary. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Adviser to the President, Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the UAE Supreme Council for National Security, and Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, attend a meeting with Mr Orban at Qasr Al Shati. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

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  The Hungarian delegation accompanying Mr Orban attends a meeting at Qasr Al Shati. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday hosted Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary, in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting at Al Shati Palace, the two men discussed how to develop bilateral relations and enhance co-operation, particularly in the economic, trade, investment and development fields, state news agency Wam reported.

“Today in Abu Dhabi I met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to explore ways to further strengthen our bilateral ties and enhance collaboration in AI, renewable energy, and other key areas,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X. “The UAE is committed to building long-term partnerships that promote shared economic growth and support global peace and stability.”

Sheikh Mohamed also highlighted the role played by the UAE-Hungary Joint Economic Committee and the Political Consultations Committee in enhancing relations and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to expand co-operation across various sectors.

Mr Orban, who is on an official visit to the UAE, thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his warm welcome, stressing the common interest in continuing to develop relations between the two countries.

The two men also witnessed the announcement of agreements in a number of fields including education, investment and renewable-energy development. These were exchanged by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Hungary's Viktor Orban in Abu Dhabi

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