In the framework of the Hungarian presidency of the Visegrád Group, the Permanent Representation of Hungary to the Council of Europe organized a working lunch with Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland in the V4 format. The Head of the Private Office of the Secretary General, Leyla Kayacik and the Secretary to the Committee of Ministers, Björn Berge were also invited to the working lunch. The event created an opportunity for the permanent representatives of the Visegrád Group to discuss current issues and challenges facing the organisation with the Secretary General.

The one-year Hungarian presidency of the V4 will end on 30 June 2018, when the presidency will be handed over to the Slovak Republic.