November 8, 2005
Democracy Center Opened in Budapest

 

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula J. Dobriansky paid a brief visit to Hungary on November 2, 2005 to attend the opening ceremony of the Institute of Democratic Transformation founded by the Hungarian Government.  In her address at the ceremony, she praised Hungary's role in sharing the experiences it gained in the course of its democratic transformation.  Under Secretary of State Dobriansky also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ferenc Somogyi during the visit.

Click here to read Under Secretary Dobriansky's remarks

Click here for "Fact Sheet" on the Institute for Democratic Transformation (DOC file)