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Hungary–Palestine relations refer to the diplomatic relations between Hungary and the State of Palestine. The Hungarian People's Republic extended recognition to the State of Palestine on 23 November 1988.[1][2] However, the Government of Hungary has more recently said it's "opposed" to what it calls "one-sided recognition of a Palestinian state",[3] and it's unclear whether it considers the 1988 recognition to still be technically valid.[4]

History

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In 1975, the PLO opened an office in Budapest and gained diplomatic status in 1982. In 1988 after the recognition of independence it was raised to a full-fledged embassy. In 2011, the Palestinian President visited Hungary at the invitation of President Pál Schmitt.[5] That same year, Hungarian foreign minister János Martonyi reaffirmed Hungarian support for Palestinian statehood.[6] Many Palestinian students study in Hungarian universities via scholarships (Stipendium hungaricum).[7]

In May 2024, Hungary was one of the nine countries which voted against Palestine's UN membership. Hungary is considered to be one of Israel's closest allies in Europe.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Countries, recognized the State of Palestine". MOFAE.
  2. ^ "Diplomatic relations between Palestine and Hungary". Palesztin Állam Nagykövetsége – Budapest. Retrieved 21 November 2024. Hungary recognized the state of Palestine after the Declaration of Independence in 1988, where it elevated the level of representation to an embassy with all the privileges.
  3. ^ Ádám Bráder (31 July 2025). "Minister Gulyás: Hungary Expands Housing Aid, Blasts EU Trade Deal with US". Hungarian Conservative. Retrieved 5 August 2025. He also stressed that Hungary remains opposed to one-sided recognition of a Palestinian state and continues to insist on balanced diplomacy in global affairs.
  4. ^ Daniel Tester (28 August 2025). "Palestinian statehood: Where countries stand when it comes to recognition". Retrieved 21 September 2025. And while it has not officially rescinded recognition, its position is unclear.
  5. ^ "Talks between Abbas and Hungarian President". WAFA Agency. 21 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Hungary Supports Palestinian Statehood". Wafa. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  7. ^ "مقابلة مع السفير الفلسطيني الدكتور الحسيني حول إسرائيل والعلاقات المجرية الفلسطينية وغيرها الكثير - ديلي نيوز المجر". 14 February 2023.
  8. ^ Massoud, Adla (10 May 2024). "Which nine countries voted against Palestine's UN membership?". The National.
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