On Monday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó welcomed his Georgian counterpart, Maka Bochorishvili, to Budapest for an official visit.
Following their meeting, the Georgian Foreign Ministry cited Bochorishvili expressing gratitude for Hungary’s steadfast support, stating, “I would like to once again express my gratitude for Hungary’s unwavering support for Georgia and for your principled positions. We particularly appreciate Hungary’s assistance both within the framework of the European Union and in our bilateral relations.”
The ministry announced that the discussions covered key aspects of bilateral relations, explored ways to deepen cooperation, and underscored the importance of maximizing the potential of trade, economic ties, connectivity, and other areas of mutual interest.
While the statement highlighted that “particular attention was given to the strategic potential of the Black Sea,” no further details were disclosed.
Hungary has been one of the most vocal supporters of Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party within the EU, frequently obstructing measures aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing political crisis.
Moreover, Hungarian officials, including Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, have actively engaged in Georgia’s internal politics. This was most evident when Orbán congratulated Georgian Dream on its victory in the October 2024 parliamentary elections—before the official results had even been announced.
On the same day, Szijjártó also met with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan. Their discussions focused on the opening of embassies in their respective capitals and the recent announcement that Armenia and Azerbaijan had reached an agreement on the text of a historic peace treaty.
