Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with H.E. Peter Szijjarto, the Foreign Minister (FM) of Hungary, on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly session in New York today.
During the meeting, the two sides leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Hungary bilateral ties on the eve of 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, including by exploring new avenues of cooperation.
DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s strong desire to deepen trade and investment linkages with Hungary. DPM/FM apprised the Hungarian FM regarding the steps being taken by the Government of Pakistan for facilitating Hungarian investments in Pakistan. The Hungarian FM thanked the Prime Minister as well as the DPM/FM for their personal involvement and support in supporting Hungarian investments in Pakistan.
The two sides expressed their resolve for the early finalization of the agreement for the protection of mutual investments, agreement on cooperation in the area of civil aviation and commencement of direct flight operations between the two countries, as well as finalization of visa abolition agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders.
DPM/FM thanked the Hungarian FM for the provision of 400 scholarships to Pakistani students.
The Hungarian FM expressed his government’s commitment to continue supporting education cooperation opportunities for Pakistani students in Hungary.
Issues pertaining to regional and international peace and security also came under discussion during the meeting.