The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, visited Budapest today, where the President of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, presented him with the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit with a Collar and a Gold Star. On that occasion, President Vučić emphasized that this award is another milestone on the wonderful path of cooperation between Serbs and Hungarians, Serbia and Hungary. During his visit to Budapest, President Vučić also met with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán.
The President of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, said today that President Vučić played a historic role in bringing the two nations closer together and a leading role in building and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
"He brings the two countries closer together in every area. His era is proof that Serbian-Hungarian cooperation is part of everyday reality that is reflected in everyday life. We can thank him in many ways for today's cooperation and understanding between the two peoples. He has earned the respect of Hungarians, because he considered the Hungarian community in Serbia a valuable resource. Thanks to his work, the position of the Hungarian community is exemplary and stable. If we are persistent and committed, we can leave a different vision to the generations to come", said Hungarian President Sulyok, emphasizing that the decoration is a symbol of friendship between the two peoples and a strong alliance.
"I congratulate you on the decoration and on behalf of all Hungarians, I thank you for your friendship", said the President of Hungary.
President Vučić emphasized that the relations between the two countries are based on real interests, but also on sincere friendship between the two peoples, adding that all of this was made easier for him, because he has Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a friend.
"I am very excited, very happy and proud to have received the award today, and it means much more to me than any words I can say. I accept this award as a huge honor on my own behalf, but I also accept it on behalf of all citizens of Serbia who today know how to appreciate Hungary, know how to love the people of Saint Stephen and, I can say with certainty, count on a shared future with our Hungarian friends. Thank you for this act today, esteemed Mr. President Sulyok. This will remain carved in my mind as one of the most beautiful days of my life, but I also believe that it will be another stone on the wonderful path of cooperation between Serbs and Hungarians, Serbia and Hungary", said President Vučić.
President Vučić met today with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, with whom he discussed cooperation in the field of energy, improving trade, but also the challenges facing both countries.
"Our cooperation is good in all spheres of social life. We have proven to be good and reliable allies in the economy. Our trade today exceeds 3 billion euros, which speaks to how much relations between Serbia and Hungary have improved on the economic level. I believe that in the coming period, for many reasons and due to changing world circumstances, we and Hungary will be able to attract large investors from all continents together. I would like to thank Prime Minister Orbán for his work on the Western Balkans, for helping and understanding the needs of Serbia and the Serbian people as a whole. Serbia and Hungary are an example of honesty and honor in interstate relations, as well as other values that are almost non-existent today. In me personally and in Serbia, they will always have a great friend," emphasized President Vučić in a joint address to the media with the Hungarian Prime Minister.
At the end of his visit to Budapest, President Vučić attended a gala dinner hosted in his honor by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Source: www.predsednik.rs
