PM Orban Welcomes Chad's President

During a working dinner on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Viktor Orban held talks in his office with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, who arrived for a two-day official visit to Hungary. On Monday, PM Orban will hold further bilateral talks with the president of Chad, his press chief - Bertalan Havasi - said in a statement.

PM Viktor Orban welcomes Chad's President (Photo: MTI/PM's Press Office/Zoltan Fischer)

The Republic of Chad is a key country in the fight against illegal migration. Migration from Africa to Europe cannot be stopped without the countires of the Sahel region. That's why Hungary is building a partnership for cooperation with Chad - these are the major topics of the formal negotiations.

It is my pleasure to welcome President @GmahamatIdi in Hungary. The Republic of #Chad is a key country in the fight against illegal #migration. Migration from Africa to Europe cannot be stopped without the countries of the #Sahel region. That is why #Hungary is building a… pic.twitter.com/GFPDngQBZb

— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) September 8, 2024

The talks will also focus on joint efforts against international terrorism, and the two sides will also discuss the exchange of experience and knowledge in the field of defence, mutual trainings and the possibility of joint operations," Mr. Orban's press chief said in a statement.

Cover photo: PM Viktor Orban welcomes Chad's President (Photo: MTI/PM's Press Office/Zoltan Fischer)