BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday congratulated Peter Magyar on assuming office as Hungary's prime minister.

Peter Magyar, newly elected prime minister of Hungary, delivers a speech at the House of Parliament in Budapest, Hungary, on May 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

In his message, Li said that China has always regarded Hungary as an important partner in Europe. He expressed willingness to work with the Hungarian side to carry forward traditional friendship, enhance mutual political trust, deepen practical cooperation, and promote the steady and sustained development of China-Hungary relations, so as to better benefit the peoples of both countries.