Trump Holding Another Key Meeting
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed Saturday that he will travel to the United States later this month for meetings connected to a new U.S.-backed international peace effort led by President Donald Trump.
Orbán’s visit is expected to align with the first leaders’ summit of the newly formed Board of Peace, a global forum designed to address international conflicts, promote ceasefires, and encourage long-term stability.
Visit Follows Trump Endorsement Ahead of Hungarian Elections
Details of the trip were initially shared by Orbán’s political director, Balázs Orbán, on social media. The Hungarian prime minister later confirmed during a public appearance that he received a formal invitation on Friday. The development was first reported by Hungarian Conservative.
The timing is notable. Just days earlier, President Trump issued a renewed public endorsement of Orbán ahead of Hungary’s upcoming April parliamentary elections—an endorsement that reinforced the growing political alignment between the two leaders.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Orbán’s record on border enforcement, economic growth, and defending national sovereignty—issues that have made Orbán a popular figure among conservative voters in both Europe and the United States.
Trump described the Hungarian leader as a “strong and powerful” head of government who delivers results, adding that Orbán governs with the same commitment to his country that Trump says he brings to America.
Hungary Joins Board of Peace as Founding Member
Hungary officially became a founding member of the Board of Peace on January 22 during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
At the time, Orbán said Hungary’s participation was driven by practical national interests, emphasizing that peace and stability are essential for continued economic development.
Balázs Orbán later described the initiative as one of the first major institutions shaping a changing global order. He said Hungary intends to play an active role in international efforts that prevent war and strengthen security for nations and families, rather than reacting to decisions made elsewhere.
First Board of Peace Summit Set for Washington
The White House is preparing to host the Board of Peace’s first leaders’ meeting on February 19 at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
According to officials familiar with the agenda, discussions are expected to focus on advancing the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and coordinating international funding for reconstruction in the region. The gathering is also expected to function as a donor conference.
The meeting could coincide with a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the day before, though scheduling details remain fluid. It is still unclear whether Trump and Orbán will hold separate one-on-one talks during the event.
Trump Visit to Hungary Also Possible
Orbán recently suggested that President Trump could visit Hungary in the near future, describing Trump as a leader from whom the world can “expect many good things.”
The United States has reportedly invited more than 50 countries to join the Board of Peace, including European nations, Russia, and China. So far, the group includes 26 member states in addition to the U.S.
Several Western European countries declined to participate. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is reviewing the proposal, while China indicated it will remain aligned with a United Nations-centered global framework and opted not to join.
