New Delhi, Feb 10 (NationPress) India and Hungary conducted the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations on Tuesday, thoroughly examining a wide array of cooperation including green energy, trade and investment, defence, political affairs, science and technology, space, water management, pharmaceuticals, sports, connectivity, and educational and cultural ties.

The consultations were co-chaired by Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sibi George and Hungarian State Secretary Boglarka Illes.

In a post-meeting update on X, the MEA reported, "Secretary (West) Sibi George held the 11th round of India-Hungary Foreign Office Consultations with Hungarian State Secretary Ms. Boglarka Illes. They reviewed the entire spectrum of engagement including political affairs, trade and investment, defence, science and technology, green energy, water management, pharmaceuticals, space, sports, connectivity, educational and cultural ties."

Furthermore, they explored significant regional and global matters of shared concern, including perspectives on Europe, the Indo-Pacific region, and reforms in multilateral frameworks. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal remarked, "Stronger ties ahead."

Previously in November, India and Hungary engaged in discussions aimed at fortifying their bilateral relationship, particularly in the context of the India-EU Strategic Partnership.

These discussions were part of a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Hungary Anshuman Gaur and Barna Pal Zsigmond, Deputy Minister and Parliamentary State Secretary at Hungary’s Ministry of European Union Affairs.

The Indian Embassy in Hungary noted, "Ambassador had a comprehensive and fruitful meeting with Mr. Barna Pal Zsigmond, Deputy Minister and Parliamentary State Secretary, Ministry of European Union Affairs of Hungary. Excellent discussion on strengthening the India-Hungary bilateral partnership and enhancing cooperation on issues concerning the India-EU Strategic Partnership and early conclusion of India-EU trade pact. A shared commitment to boosting ties in the economic and political spheres."

India and Hungary have maintained a close, friendly, and multifaceted relationship. The Hungarian people remember with appreciation India's role during the 1956 uprising, when New Delhi's intervention with the Soviet Union helped save the life of Arpad Goncz, who later served as President of Hungary from 1990 to 2000, according to the Indian Embassy in Hungary. India's ancient culture, spiritual traditions, and academic excellence, especially in the "knowledge sector", are highly valued by the Hungarian populace.