The government believes that the family is the foundation and main resource of the nation, and it works in the spirit of this, stated the state secretary responsible for families of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation at the Carpathian Basin Family Day on Saturday in the Parliament.

Ágnes Hornung spoke at the traditional family day of the Association of Family Organizations of the Carpathian Basin (KCSSZ), which was organized with the support of the Prime Minister's Office. The Carpathian Basin Family Day is an event of the 2022 - Year of the Nation in Action initiative.

The state secretary said that the future of the nation lies in families. As strong as families are, so strong is the nation, he added. He said that the future of Hungary is in the hands of the children.

He thanked KCSSZ for doing irreplaceable, sacrificial work for the sake of families. He said that on the family day, they can exchange good practices, share experiences, and the children can enrich themselves with experiences.

Ágnes Hornung expressed her joy that the families of the Carpathian Basin can meet again after a forced break of two years.

Agnes HORNUNG

Ágnes Hornung, Secretary of State responsible for families at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation (KIM)
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Zsuzsanna Márton , the president of the KCSSZ, said it was a great honor to gather in the Parliament for the ninth time.

He recalled that the last time they held their meeting was in 2020, in recent years it was not possible due to the coronavirus epidemic.

He drew attention to the fact that the Hungarian state also assumes responsibility for Hungarians outside the borders. He called them lucky that they were able to access, among other things, family subsidies and business development subsidies, as well as participate in trips to help national unity.

Zsuzsanna Márton thanked the government for its support for peace.

The president of the KCSSZ believed that human, Christian, and national values ​​can help you through all difficulties.

After the opening of the family day, a conference entitled "Volunteering that shapes an active nation" began, at which Attila Petneházy, a former member of parliament from Fidesz, spoke first.

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