According to RIA Novosti, the event was attended by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, ministers, members of parliament, as well as former heads of state.
“I did not plan this service or prepare for this task.
But over the years, I have learned to appreciate unexpected and uninvited life-changing beginnings.
And if situations arise that change fate and call for service, you cannot shy away,” Shuyok said in a solemn speech.
On February 26, it was reported that members of the Hungarian parliament voted to elect Tamás Szújok as the new president of Hungary.
Prior to this, the Hungarian parliament unanimously accepted the resignation of Katalin Nowak from the post of President of Hungary.