Orbán meets former NY Governor in Budapest
The pair discussed the new era of Hungary-US relations and future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with former New York Governor George Pataki in his office in Budapest on Tuesday.
PM Orbán and Pataki discussed the new era of Hungary-US relations and future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
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