NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Peter Magyar after the Tisza Party secured a decisive victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, marking a major political shift after 16 years of rule by Fidesz.
Congratulating Magyar in a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted strong bilateral ties between India and Hungary, noting that he is looking forward to working closely with the incoming leadership to strengthen the relations between the two nations and advance the broader India-European Union strategic partnership for mutual prosperity.
“Heartiest congratulations to Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party on your resounding election victory. India and Hungary are bound by deep-rooted friendship, shared values and enduring mutual respect. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation and to advance the vital India-EU Strategic Partnership for the shared prosperity and well-being of our peoples,” the prime minister stated in his post.
Magyar’s victory is being widely seen as a turning point in Hungarian politics, potentially reshaping the country’s domestic policies as well as its relations within the European Union.
