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51^st African Union celebration: Hungary extends hands to Africa 

The 51^st African Union was celebrated at the Hungarian Museum of agriculture in the Varos Liget Park on Thursday May 29. Attended by the African ambassadors in Hungary and accredited honorary consuls, the event marks another year of Africa-Hungary partnership. See photos after the cut



The 51^st African Union was celebrated at the Hungarian Museum of agriculture in the Varos Liget Park on Thursday May 29. 

Attended by the African ambassadors in Hungary and accredited honorary consuls, the event marks another year of Africa-Hungary partnership.

Speaking at the event, Martonyi Janos, Hungarian Foreign minister described the relationship as vigorous, rekindle and friendly. 

The guest of honour said that for the past four years Hungary has been vigorously rekindling the friendly partnership it has with Africa in terms of foreign affairs and economic development.

Responding, the Dean of African Diplomats in Hungary, Algerian Lounes Magramanne welcomes the gradual development.  And beaming with smile, his Excellency told our correspondent that “at long last, Hungary has extended its hands to the continent and assisting where it can.”

The event was also used to pay tribute to the former Egyptian ambassador to Hungary who passed away recently.

In performance to entertain at the occasion was the Angolan dancing group with belly dancers and Afro Magic.
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Reporter: Archie Bonka
Photo Credit: Khagiga
Writer & Editor Hakeem Babalola
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