Dear Reader,

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Hungary I welcome you on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in Ottawa. Our service aims to provide wide-ranging information in order to involve all the readers in the shaping of Hungarian – Canadian relations.

The cooperation between Hungary and Canada is based on our alliance determined by common values. This like-mindedness was institutionalized by Hungary’s accession to the NATO in 1999. Within this framework Hungary and Canada act jointly in various parts of the world for the reinforcement of democratic order and for vindicating human rights. In 2004 Hungary joined the European Union and thus became an active participant in the EU – Canada dialogue, the enhancement of which is in the interest of Hungary as well. Hungarians living in Canada constitute a decisive part of our relationship. Through the decades their talents and diligence have contributed to the development of their second homeland, and that has made a positive impact on our bilateral cooperation.

The most important aim of my endeavours as an ambassador is to revitalize economic relationships between the two countries. For that reason I find it essential to share information about opportunities on a mutual and regular basis, and to establish contacts between business circles. Moreover, I would like to pay a special attention to the promotion of Hungarian cultural presence in Canada, to advocate the educational relationships and to stimulate people to people dialogue between the two countries. I would rely on help from the Canadian Hungarians in realizing these aims.

I am convinced that the Hungarian – Canadian relations have a promising future. I hope that as a result of my activity the ties between our countries will further strengthen and that our cooperation will be fruitful. To achieve that goal I count on the support and advice of the Honourable Reader.

Respectfully:

Dr. Vastagh Pál
    Ambassador