US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has Hungarian roots, congratulated Hungary’s incoming president, Katalin Novák, on the day of her inauguration on Twitter. In addition to Blinken, the presidents of China and Israel also sent congratulatory letters to Hungary’s first female president.
In his tweet Blinken wrote:
Congratulations to @KatalinNovakMP, Hungary’s first female president. You have made history, and I am confident our partnership will achieve results in the years to come. I look forward to working together to advance our shared values and strengthen Allied unity.”
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) May 10, 2022
As we previously reported, Katalin Novák took office on Tuesday as Hungary’s youngest and also first female president. Outgoing President János Áder greeted Novák yesterday at the entrance of Sándor Palace in Budapest’s Castle District, showing her around the presidential offices and residency before making an appearance with her on the presidential building’s balcony.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday also sent a congratulatory message to Katalin Novák on her inauguration as Hungarian president.
In his message, Jinping said that China-Hungary relations have reached a high level in recent years, and the two countries are engaged in fruitful cooperation in various fields, as well as international and regional affairs.
The Chinese President also indicated that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Hungary relations and stands ready to work with the president to deepen mutual political trust and traditional friendship between the two countries.
The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, also sent a letter congratulating Katalin Novák on her “historic and inspiring” election as Hungary’s next president, and he wished her much success.
In his English-language letter, Herzog called Hungary a dependable ally of Israel in international forums and a country home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe, Novak noted on Facebook on Wednesday.
“The State of Israel values and appreciates its relationship with Hungary,” Herzog wrote in the letter.
Herzog, who stated his commitment towards advancing ties between the two countries, extended an official invitation for Novák to visit Israel.
Featured photo by Mast Irham/EPA/MTI
