Insights | Former Hungarian PM: proud to be the icebreaker and promoter of Hungary-China cooperation
The 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Hungary diplomatic relations is "crucial," because Hungary was among the first countries to recognize the People's Republic of China in 1949, “which reflects the friendship between the two peoples”, said Peter Medgyessy, former Hungarian Prime Minister, in a recent interview.
Medgyessy also believes that China will bring broad prospects to world politics and world economy. "That’s why the two countries, which share a history of solid friendship, should take a joint hand."
Medgyessy shared his honor to be the icebreaker and promoter of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in 2002, and he was "particularly happy" to see that the two countries signed the agreement in 2017 to upgrade diplomatic relations. In his view, it means that Hungary will play a vital role in China's relations with Europe.
"Hungary was a stop on the Silk Road, which is not a coincidence," said Medgyessy, highlighting that from medical to educational cooperation, the two countries, which have a wonderful history and prospects, will develop their ties smoothly in the coming years. (Meng Xiangjun)