STORY: Hungarian parliament speaker hails China's development, envisions further cooperation
SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 26, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:15
LOCATION: Budapest
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): LASZLO KOVER, Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly
2. various of the reception

STORYLINE:

China has achieved a level of development that the world admires, the speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly said on Thursday.
   
Laszlo Kover made the remarks on the sidelines of a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Hungary to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China as well as the 75th anniversary of China-Hungary diplomatic ties.
   
Kover said that China is Hungary's most important trading partner outside Europe and ranks ninth overall, adding that Chinese investment in Hungary has also been substantial.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): LASZLO KOVER, Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly
"China has achieved development in recent decades that the world admires. It has also strengthened its position within the framework of international cooperation, as the People's Republic of China plays an increasingly significant role. Speaking of trade relations, China is our most important trading partner outside of Europe and ranks ninth overall. We also see that the connections between peoples are growing, whether in the fields of science, student exchanges, or tourism. And these opportunities for cooperation are expanding, which is undoubtedly advantageous for Hungary. I believe that although Hungary may not be the largest or most economically significant among China's European partners, we can set an example for others in terms of the credibility of our cooperation and mutual respect. I think that this partnership and cooperation brings great joy to the parties involved in the future."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Budapest.
(XHTV)