Árpád János Potápi said that national cohesion “that is the keystone of our national identity manifests itself primarily through cooperation: in carrying out the tasks and celebrating our successes”.
Hungarians commemorated the Szekler martyrs who were executed in Targu Mures on March 10, 1854.
Students participating in Hungarian language education in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, as well as at universities beyond the borders, will be awarded a 100,000 forint (EUR 260) grant.
The scheme launched in 2016 is tailored to reach the around 2-2.5 million diaspora Hungarians who want to preserve their national identity, Hungarian language and culture.
“We expect decisive practical steps from the leadership of Transcarpathia and President Zelensky," Árpád János Potápi said.
The government has earmarked two billion forints (EUR 5.2m) for supporting Hungarian organizations across the borders.
Árpád János Potápi said practically all settlements with Hungarian populations in the Carpathian Basin had benefited from government-supported programs.
Árpád János Potápi, the state secretary for policy affecting Hungarians beyond the borders, acknowledged the work of historical Hungarian churches in preserving Hungarian identity and faith.
The state secretary in charge of policies for Hungarian communities abroad met representatives of the local Hungarian community on Australia’s Gold Coast in the company of Zsolt Csenger-Zalán, Hungary’s ambassador to Australia.
State Secretary Árpád János Potápi attended a year-opening event of Hungarian schools in Slovakia in Držkovce (Deresk), in southern Slovakia.
456,129 Hungarians with no permanent residency in Hungary registered to vote, 78,000 more than for the election four years ago.
Árpád János Potápi said the whole Hungarian nation, not only the motherland, “must keep moving forward, not backwards.”
The Alliance would allow for the political diversity of Hungarians in Slovakia while ensuring united action.