Security is on full alert in the Buda Castle, dozens of policemen and firefighters are inspecting all the locations where the Chinese president may visit from Wednesday. Xi Jinping will be a guest of Budapest for three days, arriving with a delegation of four hundred people, and Blikk information, he and part of his entourage will be staying in the completely emptied Hilton hotel.

Blikk learned that the presidential delegation will arrive with at least three giant planes. The planes arrive in Budapest from Serbia, during which time the affected airspace may be partially closed. The Chinese president is coming to Europe for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. He began his visit on May 5 in Paris, and on Tuesday he will visit Belgrade.

- During the President's program in Budapest until May 10, he will hold talks with the Hungarian Prime Minister and the President of the Republic on bilateral political, economic and international issues. The purpose of the visit is to further strengthen the intergovernmental and economic-commercial relations between Hungary and China, as well as to expand cooperation to new areas.

- said the Prime Minister's press chief, Bertalan Havasi. According to some news, the announcement of a huge investment in Pécs is planned for the duration of the visit.

From the Hilton designated as accommodation, the Chinese president can reach the Karmelita relatively quickly and mainly with the least risk, where he is hosted by Viktor Orbán. Similarly, the journey to the Sándor Palace is a few minutes, where he will hold talks with the President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok. In the hotel, with the cooperation of the secret services and the Chinese security personnel, preparations have been going on for weeks for a proper, smooth reception.

According to newspaper information, the president brings his own bodyguard and service staff with him, making him one of the most threatened and therefore the best guarded politicians in the world. The Hungarian police and secret service secure the entire length of the routes through which the convoy passes. Thousands of police are on standby, snipers will also be seen at the site of the negotiations, and protected areas are cordoned off in many places.

Viktor Orbán hosts Xi Jinping at a gala dinner. The menu mainly consists of traditional dishes. The Chinese guest likes to taste local specialties.

Accordingly, the appetizer will be spring stuffed cabbage with mangalica. Next comes the rooster soup, and then the main course will be roast veal, Kedvessy style. Finally, the gala dinner ends with Gundel pancakes. Selected Hungarian wines are also offered for the meals.

Viktor Orbán is also preparing a gift for their meeting. He gives his guest a special and unique Herend porcelain.

Budapest is being flown with an unprecedented amount of Chinese flags. You can also prepare for huge traffic jams when the routes are completely closed.

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Cover photo: In the photo published by the Prime Minister's Press Office, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (b) is received by Chinese President Xi Jinping (j) in Beijing on October 17, 2023. MTI/Prime Minister's Press Office/Zoltán Fischer