An Official Diplomatic Reception on the occasion of the 67th National Day / 61st Malaysia Day and in commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Malaysia-Hungary Diplomatic Relations, as well as in promotion of Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship was held at the Budapest Marriott Hotel on the 12 September 2024.
About 200 officials & guests from the Hungarian central and local government agencies, ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic Corps, NGOs and think-tanks, business people and members of the media attended the reception.
The Ambassador of Malaysia to Hungary, Francisco Munis, in his address underscored Malaysia's achievement and journey as a progressive nation, the Malaysian-Hungarian long friendship and active relations, as well as Malaysia's readiness as the 2025 Chair of ASEAN. The Ambassador also presented the Letter of Commission to the newly appointed Honorary Consul of Malaysia in North Macedonia.
Representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, to grace the event as special guest, Mr. Adam Stifter, the Deputy State Secretary for the Development of Eastern Relations.
