On Monday, János Martonyi, lawyer and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, was honored with this year’s prestigious Award for a Civic Hungary by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Ádám Kavecsánszki, Managing Director of the Civic Hungary Foundation, at a ceremony held in the Royal Guard and Riding Hall in Budapest. János Martonyi is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of Hungary Foundation.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised Martonyi’s lifelong dedication to making Hungary a sovereign and respected nation, emphasizing that Martonyi’s philosophy has been instrumental in shaping the country’s identity in Europe. He highlighted that Martonyi’s approach to European integration—advocating for the preservation of national identity while embracing European cooperation—has guided Hungary’s foreign policy and contributed significantly to its EU membership.Orbán also drew parallels between Martonyi’s work and the legacy of Hungarian national builders like István Széchenyi and Gyula Andrássy, noting how Martonyi’s efforts have brought Hungary from a marginal position in the world to one of greater respect and influence.

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