Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Davit Songulashvili met with Hungary’s Agriculture Minister István Nagy during his official visit to Budapest.

Songulashvili expressed gratitude to his Hungarian counterpart for the steadfast support of Georgia’s European integration and cooperation in agriculture and rural development.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, during the meeting at the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture, the two officials explored new opportunities to deepen sectoral cooperation. Songulashvili highlighted the significant partnership with Hungary, providing information about ongoing and planned programs in Georgia, as well as the country’s investment environment. He noted that under the Association Agreement with the European Union, Georgia has made remarkable strides, implementing reforms in agriculture, environmental protection, and climate change.

Emphasizing the importance of strengthening trade relations, Songulashvili identified ensuring EU market access for Georgian products as a key priority. The discussion also addressed successful cooperation in sustainable forest management and future collaborations in the forestry sector.

“Our countries have immense potential for cooperation—from agricultural innovation and trade to environmental sustainability. Our shared interests open doors to many opportunities. By enhancing our partnership and capitalizing on our unique strengths, we can achieve impressive results that benefit both our nations,” stated Songulashvili.

He also underscored the importance of intensifying student exchange programs in agriculture and environmental fields between Georgia and Hungary.

Minister Nagy thanked Songulashvili for his visit, noting Georgia’s significant agricultural development potential. He expressed optimism that deeper ties would yield tangible and mutually beneficial results shortly.

“I am pleased to meet with my Georgian counterpart. We discussed Georgia’s EU integration, the forestry sector, irrigation, and trade opportunities, as well as the support Hungary can provide along Georgia’s path to EU membership,” said Nagy.

Minister Songulashvili extended an invitation to Nagy to visit Georgia.

The meeting included first deputy minister Nino Tandilashvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Hungary Tamar Liluashvili, deputy minister Lasha Dolidze, and Director of the Rural Development Agency Giorgi Darchia.