On June 5, 2011, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi in Budapest.

Yang said that China-Hungary relations have been developing steadily, with bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation, coordination and communication in all fields deepening constantly in recent years. Chinese leaders will visit Europe recently and China would like to work with Hungary to further expand bilateral cooperation and open a new chapter in bilateral relations, Yang said. He said China would continue to encourage Chinese businesses, tourists and students to invest, travel and study in Hungary. China hopes that Hungary, which holds the current EU rotating presidency, will continue to play a positive role in pushing the EU to oppose trade protectionism and recognize China's full market economy status so as to promote the continual development of China-EU relations, Yang said.

Martonyi said that Hungary remains committed to developing relations with China by adhering to the principle of mutual respect and trust. Hungary welcomes investments from Chinese enterprises and would like to expand cooperation with China in fields such as culture, tourism, education so as to lay a firmer foundation for bilateral ties, Martonyi said. He said Hungary is ready to continue making efforts for greater development of EU-China comprehensive strategic partnership.

Following the meeting, both sides jointly met the press.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi arrived in Budapest on June 4 for the 10th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting.