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Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says

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Posted on April 14, 2026

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ANKARA, April 14 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he

Erdogan Congratulates Magyar, Eyes Progress in Turkey-Hungary Ties

Strengthening Turkey-Hungary Relations

Presidential Communication and Congratulations

ANKARA, April 14 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he congratulated him on his victory, the Turkish presidency said.

Commitment to Strategic Partnership

In a statement, the presidency said Erdogan also told Magyar he wanted to deepen the strategic partnership between the NATO allies.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Erdoğan reached out directly to Magyar following the April 12–13 Hungarian election, signaling Ankara’s interest in building on existing strategic collaboration within NATO.
  • The call comes amid Magyar’s pro-European, anti‑Orbán turn, with promises to restore EU cooperation and rule‑of‑law standards—potentially unlocking frozen EU funds and reshaping regional alignments.
  • Turkey and Hungary have recently elevated their ties through agreements in trade, energy, defense and culture, forming an “enhanced strategic partnership” framework that the phone call aims to reinforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Erdogan discuss with Peter Magyar?
Erdogan congratulated Magyar on his victory and expressed hope for further progress in Turkey-Hungary bilateral ties.
What is the focus of Turkey-Hungary relations mentioned in the article?
The focus is on strengthening bilateral ties and deepening the strategic partnership between the NATO allies.
Who reported and edited the article?
The article was reported by Tuvan Gumrukcu and edited by Alison Williams.

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