The closing statement declares that family is a “natural and fundamental unit of society”, “part of the created world”, a “genuine resource of freedom” and the “basis for a successful democracy”.

The declaration calls on all peoples and nations to forge alliances with each other in the interests of families.

Orsolya Pacsay-Tomassich, deputy state secretary for international and EU affairs at the ministry of human resources, said in her closing address that the commitment of Hungary’s government to families was clearly shown by the fact that currently 4.6% of the country’s GDP is spent on supporting families, adding that this ratio would increase further in the future.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.

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