Doha, February 08 (QNA) - HE Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to the State of Qatar Ferenc Korom affirmed that the official visit of HE President of Hungary Katalin Novak to Doha aims to conclude new agreements in new areas of mutual cooperation. He pointed out that this visit is a continuation of the diplomatic visits that began during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 finals and aims to strengthen the healthy relationship based on mutual respect between the two countries.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE the Ambassador said, "The most prominent file that will be discussed is the matter of peace and family. Both our countries are seeking peace and stability and are in favour of immediate peace in the Ukrainian-Russian crisis as well as in the Gaza crisis. Hungary's long-standing relationship with Qatar is based on decades of friendship and mutual respect, as our countries share many common social and human values, and the same position in a number of issues of high importance in political and social affairs."

His Excellency added, "Relations between our nations are strong and solid as ever, Hungary and Qatar have reached a never before seen level of diplomatic visits on both sides in the last 14 months. HE Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban has visited the State of Qatar twice recently, during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Qatar Economic Forum in May 2023."

HE the Ambassador stressed that the Hungarian government together with its people were honored and pleased to welcome HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on his historic visit to Hungary, which was a wonderful opportunity for the leaders of the two countries to raise the two nations' relationship to a strategic level.

Concerning the economic aspect, he pointed out that the bilateral trade exchange has reached historical levels in recent years in light of the recent political bilateral visits.

"The Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA) in close cooperation with Qatar Development Bank are actively matching up Hungarian agricultural and food producing companies with their potential Qatari counterparts in the form of business forums. I hope that Qatar will soon become a top export destination for Hungarian companies owing to this government effort," HE the Ambassador said.

HE Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to the State of Qatar Ferenc Korom explained, "The bilateral agreements currently under discussion are areas of investment, health and agriculture or defense, among many others. But the most important at the moment is to finalize the bilateral investment protection agreement between our nations making it a significant development and a move forward in the relationship." He pointed out that the Hungarian government is interested in Qatar becoming a strategic investor in the fields of air transport, real estate, the hotel industry, defense industries, and others. (QNA)