February 11-12, 2010
Ambassador
Szombati Visited Atlanta, home to a number of companies present in
Hungary
The recognition of the special friendship between the State of
Georgia and the Republic of Hungary was manifested in the
proclamation of February 12, 2010 as "Hungary Day" by the State
Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives.
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Senator Jeff Mullis, Chairman of the Senate Transportation
Committee at the Georgia State Senate handing over the Senate
Resolution to Ambassador Szombati
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Ambassador Szombati’s visit included a meeting with Georgia legislators,
business representatives of the greater metropolitan Atlanta area, and
with members of the Hungarian-American community.
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He paid a visit to the Carter Center and was very pleased to see a
replica of Saint Stephen’s Crown. The return of the crown in
1978 gave a tremendous boost to Hungarian national pride and
helped a gradual thaw in relations with the community of
democratic nations, which ultimately led to the democratic
transition in 1990. |
The replica of Saint Stephen’s Crown in the Carter Center |
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The Ambassador visited the Martin Luther King Center, where he
laid a wreath of remembrance on Dr. King’s grave. |
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The Ambassador paying a silent tribute at
Dr.
King’s and Mrs. King’s grave
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At a business seminar in cooperation with the World Trade Center
Atlanta, Ambassador Szombati and Mr. Geza Vass, Director General of the
Ministry for National Development and Economy in Hungary, talked to
numerous representatives of companies based in the metropolitan Atlanta
area. They explained about budget reforms and discussed business and
investment opportunities in Hungary, followed by Q & A.
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Duo of Smoked Catfish and Prawn Tatar, Served with Waldorf
Salad, Orange Flavored Fennel and Beetroot „caviar”
Hungarian dancers at the Opening Ceremony of the Hungarian Ball |
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The special Hungarian dishes, courtesy of Mr. Viktor Merényi,
Chef of the Embassy of Hungary, and bottles of wine from the
world famous Hungarian wine region, Tokaj, created a relaxing,
hospitable atmosphere at the VIP Culinary Event and were
received with delight by the guests.
At the conclusion of a busy day, Ambassador Szombati, as Guest
of Honor, opened the “Inaugural Hungarian Ball” organized by the
local Hungarian community. |
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The Ambassador’s itinerary was organized by Mr. John Parkerson,
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Hungary. |
