**Georgian Parliament Head Visits Hungary**
The Chair of the Georgian Dream Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, arrived in Hungary on January 26 for a series of high-level meetings. He was leading a delegation from Georgia.
On January 27, Mr. Papuashvili met with László Kövér, Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen relations between their countries’ parliaments. They signed an agreement on cooperation between the two bodies.
**Meeting with Hungarian Leaders**
During his visit, Mr. Papuashvili also met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President Tamás Sulyok. These meetings focused on economic ties and regional cooperation.
The Georgian delegation included lawmakers from different committees, including those related to foreign relations and EU integration. They discussed Georgia’s plans for joining the European Union.
**Support for Georgia**
Hungarian leaders expressed support for Georgia’s efforts towards EU membership. Prime Minister Orbán congratulated the Georgian Dream party on its recent election victory and emphasized the importance of protecting sovereignty and national interests.
President Sulyok reiterated Hungary’s commitment to supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and European future. He also highlighted the strong historical and religious ties between the two nations.
The meetings took place amid ongoing tensions between Georgia and Brussels over visa-free travel policies for Georgian officials.
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