Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar arrived in Krakow for his first foreign visit as head of government, accompanied by seven ministers for a series of high-level diplomatic meetings.
Krakow Itinerary and Religious Meetings
The Krakow portion of the visit includes a tour of the Wawel Cathedral and a meeting with the Metropolitan of Krakow, Cardinal Grzegorz Rys, who officially welcomed the Hungarian leader. Magyar laid flowers at the monument of St. John Paul II situated in the cathedral courtyard.
The delegation plans to pay respects inside the cathedral at sites significant to Hungarian history, including the cross of St. Hedwig and the tomb of King Stephen Bathory. Following these events, the Hungarian Consulate General will host a press briefing with the Prime Minister.
Political Agenda and Polish-Hungarian Relations
Magyar, who confirmed his travel plans following his first cabinet meeting on May 13, stated his commitment to the historic bond between Poland and Hungary via social media. Beyond Krakow, he will travel to Warsaw to meet with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, President Karol Nawrocki, and the speakers of the Sejm and Senate.
The Prime Minister will travel to Warsaw by train. After concluding his visit to Poland, he will depart for Vienna before returning to Budapest by rail.
Delegations and Domestic Governance
The Hungarian delegation includes Foreign Minister Anita Orban, Economy Minister Istvan Kapitany, Transport Minister David Vitezy, Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Culture Minister Zoltan Tarr, and Agriculture Minister Szabolcs Bona. Balint Ruff will serve as acting deputy prime minister during the delegation’s absence.
The Polish government will be represented by Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski, Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiski, Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska, Coordinator of Special Services Tomasz Siemoniak, and Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak.