President Tamás Sulyok held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the presidential Sandor Palace on Thursday.

At their meeting, President Sulyok and Netanyahu reviewed the status of bilateral relations, future opportunities and current international challenges.

The two leaders were in agreement that they shared the same views on issues concerning security, national sovereignty and national identity.

President Sulyok said he was convinced that a strong Israel was essential not just for the security of the Middle East but also for that of Europe, the protection of Europe’s Jewish community and the fight against anti-Semitism.

The president noted that Hungary condemns anti-Semitism and enforces zero tolerance against all forms of anti-Semitism. He underscored the importance of ensuring that Hungary’s Jewish community feel safe in the country, adding that Hungary condemned all forms of terrorism.

Netanyahu expressed his gratitude for Hungary’s support.

The Israeli prime minister’s official visit to Hungary comes after a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in February.