Hungary Parliament Speaker on Official Visit to Turkiye

Parliament Speaker Laszlo Kover opened an exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of Hungary-Turkey diplomatic relations.

Hungarian National Assembly Speaker Laszlo Kover opens "Parliament on the Danube Banks" exhibit in Istanbul (Photo: MTI/Hungarian National Assembly Press Office)

Photo: MTI//Hungarian National Assembly Press Office

Laszlo Kover also took part in several events: he attended the premiere of Csaba Kael's play "Pure Source - In Bartok's Footsteps in Anatolia" at the Ataturk Cultural Center, as well as the award ceremony of Erdal Salikoglu, Turkish singer, translator, Hungarian researcher and founding president of the Istanbul Hungarian Cultural and Friendship Society.

In recognition of his exemplary commitment to Hungarian culture, his exceptional work in fostering and developing Hungarian-Turkish friendly, cultural and sister-city relations and his encouragement of young people, Erdal Salikoglu received the Order of Merit of Hungary from Ambassador Viktor Matis.

The House speaker continues his official visit to Turkey in Ankara, where he will meet his host, Numan Kurtulmus, president of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and will also be received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Cover photo: Hungarian National Assembly Speaker Laszlo Kover opens "Parliament on the Danube Banks" exhibit in Istanbul (Photo: MTI/Hungarian National Assembly Press Office)