Japan-Hungary Relations
State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII’s attendance at the National Day Reception of Hungary
October 21, 2026
On October 21, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the National Day Reception of Hungary held in Tokyo on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and delivered remarks. The overview of his remarks is as follows:
- In his remarks, State Minister Horii touched upon the traditional friendly relations between Japan and Hungary spanning over 150 years, and highlighted that the bilateral relations have been progressing smoothly, noting that two Foreign Ministers' meetings have already been held this year alone.
- He also mentioned that at the "V4 plus Japan" Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which was held this year for the first time in five years, the five countries confirmed their shared commitment to a free and open international order.