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Türkiye’s Presidency Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced Sunday that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and a high-level delegation will visit Türkiye on Monday (Dec. 8) at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In a statement shared on his X account, Duran said Orban and the delegation will participate in the Türkiye-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, held in Türkiye at Erdogan’s invitation.
The parties will discuss all aspects of the enhanced strategic partnership relationship and exchange views on the current regional and global issues, Duran said.
Various agreements are expected to be signed to strengthen the contractual basis of bilateral relations, Duran added.
Meanwhile, ahead of the Seventh Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, the inaugural session of the Türkiye–Hungary Joint Consultation Mechanism will also take place Monday in Istanbul.
According to Foreign Ministry sources, the meeting will be attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Director Ibrahim Kalin.
Fidan is expected to highlight that efforts are ongoing to further deepen and diversify cooperation in all fields under the enhanced strategic partnership framework. He will emphasize that the Joint Consultation Mechanism is a key step that reinforces the institutional basis of Türkiye–Hungary ties and elevates cooperation.
Fidan is set to call for accelerating joint efforts to advance economic relations and increase mutual investments. He will also reaffirm Türkiye’s commitment to closer cooperation in the defense industry through new projects.
The minister will stress that Hungary is a key partner in security cooperation and underline that joint efforts in counterterrorism will continue based on shared interests.
Fidan will also exchange views on a range of regional and global issues, including the Russia–Ukraine war, Gaza, Syria, the Balkans, the South Caucasus, and Africa. He will note that Türkiye welcomes Hungary’s constructive stance and support for advancing Türkiye–European Union relations.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Fidan will also meet with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.
The Türkiye–Hungary Joint Consultation Mechanism was established to enhance cooperation in the fields of military, security, the defense industry, and counterterrorism.
It includes participation by the foreign and defense ministers, the heads of intelligence services, and defense industry officials from both countries.
The mechanism is planned to convene at least once a year, alternating between Türkiye and Hungary.
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