Turkey and Hungary on Monday signed 16 agreements covering aviation, security, technology, culture, and education, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations. The signing took place in Istanbul during the seventh Turkey-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Erdoğan stated that the two nations are on track to reach their $6 billion trade target and are considering raising it to $10 billion. The leaders also agreed to form a joint planning group, led by their foreign ministries, to coordinate responses to bilateral and global challenges. Erdoğan highlighted ongoing defense industry cooperation and joint production projects amid Europe’s shifting security landscape. Both leaders discussed regional issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East tensions. Erdoğan expressed confidence that Hungary would continue supporting Turkey’s goal of full European Union membership. The agreements are expected to enhance economic and strategic collaboration between Ankara and Budapest in the coming years.