The Thai parliamentary delegation and KPI representatives will also visit two academic institutions in Budapest for research exchanges and study programmes:
Climate Policy Institute, Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC):
Established in response to the growing global impact of climate change, the institute focuses on five key dimensions, energy, natural resource conservation, agriculture, pollution, and urban development — to develop innovative adaptation strategies.
Danube Institute:
A prominent Hungarian think tank, the Danube Institute conducts research and dialogues on the evolution of democratic societies at a time when democratic governance faces increasing scrutiny worldwide. It also explores global geopolitical dynamics and their implications for democratic development.
Cambodian speaker visits Hungary before Thailand
Just days before the arrival of Thailand’s parliamentary delegation, Khuon Sudary, president of Cambodia’s National Assembly, made an official visit to Hungary from October 24–28, a trip that drew attention for its timing and political undertone.
The visit came despite Thailand’s parliamentary trip, led by Wan Muhamad Noor and members of the KPI, having been scheduled months in advance.
During her stay, Sudary met key figures from both Hungary’s executive and legislative branches and took the opportunity to brief Hungarian counterparts on the Thai–Cambodian peace agreement recently signed in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, witnessed by US President Donald Trump.
She reportedly told Hungarian officials that the peace accord reflected the Cambodian leadership’s desire for stability, crediting Hun Sen, president of Cambodia’s Senate, for his central role in achieving the deal.
Sudary previously made headlines in July at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting, where she tearfully accused Thailand of using chemical weapons against Cambodia, claims that Thai Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor strongly rejected as “false and based on fake news.”
Cambodian media framed her Hungary visit as part of preparations to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Hungary and Cambodia.
Cambodian media promote visit, Hungarian press silent
Reports indicate that the visit received little attention from Hungarian mainstream media, with most coverage coming from Cambodian outlets and state-run publicity channels. Analysts suggested the limited interest might be due to Hungary’s long holiday weekend and ongoing domestic political issues.
Hungarian online media carried brief mentions of the Cambodian delegation’s visit but made no reference to border disputes with Thailand or to the peace accord’s details.
Wan Noor ready to clarify if Hungary raises border issue
Speaking to Nation TV en route to Budapest, Wan Muhamad Noor said he was aware of Sudary’s recent visit but did not expect any complications. “If there are any distorted or inaccurate references concerning the Thai–Cambodian border issue, I am ready to provide correct information immediately,” he said.
Assoc Prof Isara added that Hungary has consistently maintained a pro-peace stance in international forums. “We see no reason for concern,” he said, adding that the Thai parliamentary visit’s main focus is on legislative cooperation and democratic development, not border matters.
“However, if questions arise regarding the peace accord or related topics, both the Parliament President and I are fully prepared to explain them,” he affirmed.