Ties between Hungary and Azerbaijan have been developing steadily since 1992. Azerbaijan and Hungary have close cooperation in multilateral platforms such as the Organization of Turkic States, UN, OSCE, NATO, EU, and Eastern Partnership.
In addition to diplomatic relations, the two countries boast successful cooperation in the fields of energy, economy, trade, transport, transit and logistics, education and culture.
Today, Hungary is also a participant in the restoration of the liberated territories of Azerbaijan. Hungarian companies are taking part in the reconstruction of the Soltanli village in Jabrayil district.
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Azerbaijan, Tamas Torma, answered Report's questions on topics such as participation in the construction work in Karabakh and East Zangazur, the perspectives of EU-Azerbaijan relations, implementation of the Green Energy Corridor project, Azerbaijan's role in Hungary's energy supplies, Azerbaijan-Hungary cooperation within the OTS, Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU membership:
- Mr. Ambassador, you have been working in Azerbaijan for almost two years. First of all, what are your impressions about the country. Have you experienced culture shock in Azerbaijan? Have you ever encountered something strange or very pleasant?
- Getting to know Azerbaijan goes back almost 15 years. That time, I was doing my foreign service in the capital of Türkiye and we were also accredited to Azerbaijan until 2009 when we opened our Embassy in Baku. During that time, I had the opportunity to travel to Baku during bilateral visits or international events.
