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.

Hungarian President and Prime Minister visited Türkiye in December 2024 to participate in the closing event of the “Türkiye-Hungary Year of Culture”.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan paid an official visit to Hungary in July 2023. Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade visited Türkiye in March 2025.

Economic Relations

Source : Turkish Statistical Institute (million Dollar)

Direct investments from Hungary to Türkiye during 2002-2024 amounted to 29 million Dollars. Turkish direct investments in Hungary in the same period were 153 million Dollars.

The eighth meeting of the Joint Economic Commission mechanism was held in Budapest on 16 January 2023. Türkiye-Hungary Economy and Trade Joint Committee meeting was held in Ankara on 15 February 2024.

In 2024, 252 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 our cooperation. There are Turcology and Hungarology Departments in both countries.

2024 was celebrated as the Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year on the occasion of the 100 ^th anniversary of the entry into force of the Turkish-Hungarian Friendship Agreement.

There are approximately 6,500 Turkish citizens residing in Hungary.