President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, who is in Budapest on the occasion of marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, met with representatives of the Macedonian diaspora this morning.
The meeting was attended by prominent figures from the business, science, education and information technology sectors, as well as students.
They briefed the President on their roles and involvement in Hungarian social life, as well as on the current situation in the country.
The participants expressed a desire to strengthen Macedonian-Hungarian relations. They offered proposals for promoting the country to the Hungarian public and fostering greater mutual cultural understanding, with a particular emphasis on opportunities for developing tourism. They also highlighted the need to establish cultural centers in both countries.
For Siljanovska-Davkova, maintaining continuous communication with the diaspora, facilitated through Macedonian diplomatic missions, is of particular importance for cooperation and for promoting the homeland.
The President expressed her satisfaction with the established status and visibility of the small Macedonian diaspora within Hungarian society. She highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy and welcomed their dedication and activity related to nurturing the Macedonian language, culture and tradition.
