Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary held the Friendship Medal Awarding Ceremony

Ambassador Bui Le Thai awarded the Friendship Medal to Mr. Botz László and Mr. Váraljai Márton.

On March 27, the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary solemnly held a ceremony to present the Friendship Medal - a noble award of the Vietnamese State - to Mr. Botz László, President of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association and Mr. Váraljai Márton, Permanent Vice President of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association.

This is not only an important event within the framework of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Hungary (1950-2025), but also a deep gratitude of the Vietnamese State and people for the two gentlemen's persistent contributions in the journey of cultivating friendship between the two peoples.

Attending the ceremony were Mr. Peter Viteny, Director of the Department of Fastest Growing Economies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of Hungary; Ms. Zselyke Julia Szantho, Director, Head of the Secretariat of the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of Hungary, representatives of the Association and Associations of Vietnamese people in Hungary, along with their families, close friends and staff of the Embassy.

Delegates take a group photo.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Bui Le Thai said that over the past half century, Mr. Botz László and Mr. Váraljai Márton have tirelessly devoted themselves to the friendly relationship between Vietnam and Hungary.

As a Lieutenant General, Mr. Botz László was a member of the first Hungarian group in the International Control and Supervision Commission implementing the Paris Agreement in 1973, making an important contribution to the historic victory on April 30, 1975.

Mr. Váraljai Márton is a veteran diplomat who has worked for decades at the Hungarian Embassy in Vietnam, serving as Consul and Deputy Ambassador, becoming one of the people with deep understanding of the country and people of Vietnam and a loyal friend of Vietnam.

Not only stopping at their past contributions, today, at the age of over seventy, the two men are still tirelessly cultivating the friendly relationship between the two nations. As leaders of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association, they have organized many cultural exchange activities, connecting businesses, scholars, and localities of the two countries, accompanying the Vietnamese community in Hungary, thereby deepening the understanding and mutual respect between the people of the two countries.

Ambassador Bui Le Thai emphasized: “The two gentlemen are not only loyal friends of Vietnam but also a solid bridge between the two peoples. Their contributions have been helping to spread the image of Vietnam widely in Hungary, while strengthening the foundation of sustainable cooperation between the two countries.”

The Ambassador affirmed that the Friendship Medal is not only a recognition of the Vietnamese State for the tireless efforts of the two gentlemen, but also a symbol of deep gratitude from millions of Vietnamese hearts for the devoted and loyal Hungarian friends of whom the two gentlemen are typical representatives.

Delegates take a group photo.

In an emotional moment, Mr. Botz László and Mr. Váraljai Márton expressed their honor to receive this noble award, and sent their sincere thanks to the President, senior leaders of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary and Vietnamese Associations.

The two men affirmed that they will continue to contribute “until their last breath” to the development of the Hungary-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership, especially in the fields of people-to-people exchange and local cooperation.

The ceremony ended in a warm atmosphere, leaving lasting emotions in the hearts of the attendees. This was not only a diplomatic event, but also a vivid demonstration of the close friendship between Vietnam and Hungary - a friendship built on sincere attachment, enthusiasm and steadfast love.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/dai-su-quan-viet-nam-tai-hungary-to-chuc-le-trao-tang-huan-chuong-huu-nghi-309465.html