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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjàrtó, will pay a working visit to the Republic of Moldova, between May 24-25.

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Tomorrow, the official will have a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu. Afterwards, they will hold a press conference at 15:15. Also, at the MAEIE, the Work and Cultural Cooperation Plan between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova and the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary, for 2023-2027, will be signed by the Minister of Culture, Sergiu Prodan, and Minister Péter Szijjàrtó.

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