Islamabad : Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar after his party secured a major breakthrough in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
In a message posted on X, the prime minister extended his best wishes to Péter Magyar on his electoral success and expressed hope for his future responsibilities.
He also reaffirmed that Pakistan attaches great importance to its friendly relations with Hungary and looked forward to further strengthening bilateral cooperation under the new political developments.
Early projections indicate that Magyar’s Tisza Party has won a parliamentary majority, as vote counting continues following a high turnout election.
Reports further suggest that long-time Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has ruled for 16 years, has accepted the election outcome.
With nearly complete results, the Tisza Party is reported to have secured 138 seats in the 199-member parliament with 53.6 percent of the vote, while Orbán’s Fidesz Party won 55 seats with 37.8 percent support.
Addressing supporters in Budapest, Péter Magyar described the result as a historic shift, saying voters had chosen a new direction for the country and promising to focus on unity and reform.
Observers believe the political change may bring Hungary closer to mainstream European positions and strengthen ties with Western allies, while potentially reducing the influence of Russian President Vladimir Putin within the European Union.
Analysts also say the outcome could have wider international political implications, including resonance among conservative circles in the United States, where Donald Trump remains a key political figure.
In the lead-up to the vote, U.S. Vice President JD Vance had visited Hungary and voiced support for Orbán.
Experts suggest that a Tisza-led government may prioritize institutional reforms, including measures aimed at strengthening governance and addressing corruption concerns.
