On 26 September 2015, H.E. Mr. János Áder, President of Hungary met with Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. They discussed ways and means to promote Sustainable Development Goals a day after the Heads of States and Governments adopted the 2030 Agenda.
They also touched upon the increased movement of migrants and refugees towards Europe. The Hungarian President detailed the efforts by the government as well as civil society to help ease the situation of refugees and migrants in Hungary, while at the same time pointing out the complex nature of the phenomenon. The President requested the Secretary-General to continue his efforts aimed at strengthening the UN assistance provided to refugees worldwide. Hungary favors the increase in EU humanitarian support provided to the Syrian refugees in neighboring countries.
The President highlighted that, as an option for international action to tackle this global problem, the international community should also consider internationally relocating those who will not be able to return to their homeland in a short period of time.
During his official visit, President Áder also met with Andzrej Duda, President of Poland; Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, President of Coratia; Mr. Jerry Brown, governor of California; and Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee.
