Jerusalem, 20 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar at the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations, expanded cooperation, and Israel’s ties with the European Union.
The meeting included private talks followed by a working lunch attended by senior Hungarian government ministers. The two leaders also discussed challenges facing the Middle East and Europe.
Herzog praised Hungary’s government for its unequivocal stance against antisemitism and invited Magyar to visit Israel.
“I am so happy to be here in Budapest with our friend Prime Minister Magyar, who is such a great leader,” Herzog said, thanking him for his hospitality and wishing him success.
Magyar described Herzog’s visit as “a pleasure and a real privilege,” offering his best wishes to Israel and its people. He concluded: “Thank you for visiting us, and see you in Israel.”
