Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a series of high-level meetings with Hungarian leaders, government representatives, industry stakeholders and academic institutions during his three-day visit to Hungary, which concluded today. The visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology, innovation and industrial development.

During the visit, Mr Prasada called on the Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly. The interaction focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for enhanced cooperation between India and Hungary, including in the broader context of India-European Union relations. He also met the Science and Technology Minister of Hungary. They discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies, research and innovation.

The discussions also focused on exploring opportunities for greater collaboration between industries and research institutions of the two countries. Addressing the India-Hungary Business Seminar in Budapest, Mr Prasada called upon companies from both countries to strengthen partnerships and explore new investment opportunities. He highlighted potential cooperation in electronics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and emerging technologies.