The City of Greater Sudbury welcomed a high-level delegation from the Consulate General of Hungary in Toronto last week at Tom Davies Square, marking what city officials described as an important step toward deepening international collaboration and innovation.
Mayor Paul Lefebvre, joined by members of the city’s economic development team, met with János Jákó, Consul General of Hungary; Máté Árpád Igaz, Deputy Head of Mission; and Gábor Péter Markocsány, Consul and Diaspora Liaison Diplomat. The discussions centered on battery production, critical minerals supply chains, and partnerships between Canadian and Hungarian universities.
Hungary is quickly emerging as a European hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production, attracting major global investments. By 2030, the country is projected to hold the second-largest planned battery manufacturing capacity in the world — despite not mining critical minerals domestically. This dependency on imports creates new opportunities for cooperation with resource-rich regions such as Greater Sudbury, which is internationally recognized for its responsibly sourced minerals and clean technology innovation.
Following the meeting, the Hungarian delegation toured several local organizations to learn more about Sudbury’s mining expertise, sustainability practices, and innovation ecosystem.
“The visit laid the foundation for a growing partnership between Greater Sudbury and Hungary,” the city said in a statement, highlighting shared priorities of sustainability, innovation, and economic development. It also reaffirmed Sudbury’s position as a leader in clean technology, mining innovation, and international collaboration.
