Kobakhidze Attends 70th Anniversary Events of Hungarian Revolution in Budapest

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze attended events in Budapest marking the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution, at the invitation of Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The information is being disseminated by the Administration of the Government of Georgia.

The solemn event was held in the Hungarian Parliament and was opened by the Speaker of the legislature, Ágnes Forsthoffer. The Hungarian national anthem was performed, and a moment of silence was observed in memory of the heroes of the 1956 revolution.

Speaking on the historical significance of the date, Hungarian President András Báka drew attention to it. Congratulations on the anniversary were also extended to Hungary by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and Norwegian Minister of Finance and former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

At Kossuth Lajos Square, Prime Minister Péter Magyar addressed the Hungarian people and the event's guests. He spoke about the ideals of the 1956 revolution and noted that the struggle for freedom is a constant process.

Leaders of various countries attended the events.