Remembering the 177th anniversary of recapturing the castle of Buda, approximately 200 guests, including many Ambassadors, together with defence, military and air attaches, deputy heads of mission and diplomats, officers representing Indian defence liaison offices, Indian businessmen, researchers, artists and journalists took part in the event. The evening was hosted by His Excellency Ambassador István Szabó and Defence, Military and Air Attaché Lt. Colonel Viktor Erdész PhD. Host nation was represented by Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal, AVSM, SM, Director General Artillery, Indian Army, as chief guest. In their speeches, Ambassador István Szabó and Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal praised Hungarian military successes achieved during the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849, the international role of the Hungarian Defence Forces, as well as the importance of bilateral relations.
Day of National Defence reception at the Embassy of Hungary
On the 21st of May, Embassy of Hungary held a reception commemorating Day of National Defence at the Ambassador’s Residence.