Sisi Signs Visitors’ Book at Hungary’s Sándor Palace

Friday, October 30, 2026 – 4:54 PM

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi signed the official visitors’ book at the Sándor Palace in Budapest during his official visit to Hungary and his meeting with Hungarian President András Baka.

El-Sisi was welcomed with an official reception ceremony at Kossuth Square in front of the Hungarian Parliament building. The national anthems of Egypt and Hungary were played, an honor guard was inspected, and the two presidents greeted members of their respective delegations.

Following the ceremony, El-Sisi visited Heroes’ Square in Budapest, where he laid a wreath at Hungary’s official memorial before heading to Sándor Palace for talks with the Hungarian president.

The Hungarian president welcomed El-Sisi upon his arrival at the palace. After an official photograph, the Egyptian president signed the visitors’ book. The two leaders then held bilateral talks, followed by an expanded meeting attended by both delegations.

During the talks, El-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the visit and the warm reception, stressing Egypt’s commitment to strengthening its historic relations with Hungary, particularly as the two countries approach the centenary of their diplomatic relations in 2028.

He highlighted ongoing cooperation projects, including those in the railway sector, and stressed the importance of building on the strategic partnership declaration signed in 2023. He also expressed Egypt’s desire to translate the partnership into practical projects and programs that benefit both peoples, including infrastructure projects under the Hayah Karima initiative.

El-Sisi also highlighted Egypt’s efforts to combat illegal migration and the importance of strengthening security cooperation, holding regular meetings of the joint higher committee, and expanding trade and tourism cooperation.

The Egyptian president invited his Hungarian counterpart to visit Egypt. The Hungarian president welcomed the visit and affirmed his country’s appreciation of its relations with Egypt, describing Egypt as an important partner and highlighting El-Sisi’s role in supporting regional and international security and stability.

The Hungarian president also affirmed his country’s understanding of the importance of the Nile River to Egypt and stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cultural cooperation.

The talks also addressed regional and international developments of mutual interest. The Hungarian president praised Egypt’s role in supporting security and stability in the Middle East and its efforts to combat illegal migration.

El-Sisi presented Egypt’s vision for achieving regional security and stability, as well as its efforts to resolve crises and conflicts through peaceful means.

The Hungarian president hosted a luncheon in honor of El-Sisi. During the event, the Egyptian president renewed his thanks to the Hungarian side for its warm hospitality and emphasized the longstanding friendship and mutual respect between the two countries.

The luncheon included an artistic performance by Egyptian-Hungarian artists Amira and Mariam Abu Zahra. Both presidents greeted the artists and posed for a commemorative photograph.

The Hungarian president also accompanied El-Sisi to the balcony of Sándor Palace, overlooking Budapest, where the two leaders took a commemorative photograph.