Armenia–Hungary relations
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Armenia–Hungary relations refer to
Background
Since the end of World War II, the two countries were under communist domination as both Hungary (Hungarian People's Republic) and Armenia (Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic) was a satellite state and the constituent republic of the Soviet Union respectively.
Diplomatic relations between the two nations started at the end of the Cold War, mainly with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
There are around 15,000 people of Armenian descent living in Hungary.
Severing of diplomatic relations
On 31 August 2012, Armenia severed relations with Hungary following the
In Yerevan, protesters threw tomatoes at the building of Hungary's honorary consulate and tore down the flag of Hungary. The United States also criticised the decision to free Safarov.[6] In April 2013, Armenia's acting Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandyan said that "Armenia [was] ready to settle relations with Hungary, but Budapest should undertake steps".[7]
Restoration of relations
Diplomatic relations were restored on 2 December 2022 and now are considered as good and friendly.[8] In February 2024, President Vahagn Khachaturyan undertook a visit to Budapest, the second visit of an Armenian president since 1989. Meanwhile, Hungary has promised that will recognise the Armenian Genocide.
See also
- Foreign relations of Armenia
- Foreign relations of Hungary
- Armenians in Hungary
- Armenia–EU relations
- Azerbaijan–Hungary relations
References
- ^ Report: Azerbaijani Laundromat May Have Helped Secure Ax-Murderer Ramil Safarov's Extradition, The Armenian Weekly, 7 September 2017 (status November 2020: accessible)
- ^ Paul Radu, Khadija Ismayilova, Tamas Bodoky,Leyla Avshar. Azerbaijan's High-Profile Beneficiaries, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), 5 September 2017 (status November 2020: accessible)
- ^ Remarks by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Meeting with the Heads of Diplomatic Missions Accredited in the Republic of Armenia[permanent dead link], The Office to the President of the Republic of Armenia, 31 August 2012 (status November 2020: accessible)
- ^ "As Armenia Protests Killer's Pardon, Azerbaijan Promotes Him". Radio Free Europe. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ^ Azerbaijan and Hungary governments recognized as respondents in Safarov case
- National Archives.
- ^ "Armenia ready to settle relations with Hungary". Tert.am. Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ^ "Armenia and Hungary to restore ties". Eurasianet. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2023.