Political Relations
Friendly relations between Türkiye and Hungary, which are strengthened by
historical and cultural ties, have gained momentum in every field with the
increasing mutual high-level visits and consultations.
With the establishment of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC)
in 2013, Türkiye-Hungary relations were elevated to the level of strategic
partnership. In 2023, it was agreed to elevate bilateral relations to
Enhanced Strategic Partnership level. The HLSCC meetings, the first of
which was held in December 2013, take place every two years. The sixth and
last meeting was held in Budapest in December 2023.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan paid an official visit to Hungary on 28 July
2023.
Economic Relations
|
Years
|
Export
|
Import
|
Balance
|
Volume
|
|
2020
|
1.263
|
1.471
|
-207
|
2.734
|
|
2021
2022
|
1.400
1.597
|
1.645
1.849
|
-245
-252
|
3.045
3.446
|
|
2023
|
1.617
|
2.329
|
-712
|
3.946
|
Source : Turkish Statistical Institute (million Dollar)
Main export items: Metal goods, motor vehicles and parts
and accessories, medical and pharmaceutical products, electrical machinery
and parts, general industrial machinery and equipment, textile yarns and
fabrics, furniture and parts
Main import items: Motor vehicles and parts and
accessories, electrical machinery, general industrial machinery and
equipment, telecommunication equipment, organic chemicals
Direct investments from Hungary to Türkiye during 2002-2024 June amounted
to 29 million Dollars. Turkish direct investments in Hungary in the same
period were 135 million Dollars.
The eighth meeting of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) mechanism was
held in Budapest on January 16, 2023. Türkiye-Hungary Economy and Trade
Joint Committee (JETCO) meeting was held in Ankara on 15 February 2024.
Hungarian citizens have been able to visit Türkiye with an ID card since
November 10, 2022. In 2023, over 222 thousand Hungarian tourists visited
Türkiye.
Cultural, Educational and Consular Relations
Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre in Budapest and Hungarian Cultural
Centre in Istanbul contribute to improvement of our cooperation. There are
Turcology and Hungarology Departments in both countries.
2024 is celebrated as the Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year with the theme of
"Hundred Years of Friendship and Cooperation" on the occasion of the 100th
Anniversary of the entry into force of the Turkish-Hungarian Friendship
Agreement of 1923.
There are approximately 6,500 Turkish citizens residing in Hungary.