Hungary–Palestine relations

Hungarian-Palestinian relations
Map indicating locations of Hungary and Palestine

Hungary

Palestine

Hungary–Palestine relations were formalized when Hungary recognized the State of Palestine as a sovereign state on 23 November 1988.[1] Palestine has an embassy in Budapest.

History

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In 1975, the PLO opened an office in Budapest and gained diplomatic status in 1982. In 1988 after the recognition of independence it was raised to a full-fledged embassy. In 2011, the Palestinian President visited Hungary at the invitation of President Pál Schmitt.[2] Many Palestinian students study in Hungarian universities via scholarships (Stipendium hungaricum).[3]

In May 2024, Hungary was one of the nine countries which voted against Palestine's UN membership. Hungary is considered to be one of Israel's closest allies in Europe.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Countries, recognized the State of Palestine". MOFAE.
  2. ^ "Talks between Abbas and Hungarian President". WAFA Agency. 21 March 2011.
  3. ^ "مقابلة مع السفير الفلسطيني الدكتور الحسيني حول إسرائيل والعلاقات المجرية الفلسطينية وغيرها الكثير - ديلي نيوز المجر". 14 February 2023.
  4. ^ Massoud, Adla (10 May 2024). "Which nine countries voted against Palestine's UN membership?". The National.
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