In a post on social media, Meloni highlighted that the Italian government wishes a successful mandate to the new political leader in Hungary. "I congratulate Péter Magyar on his clear electoral victory, to whom the Italian government wishes good work," Meloni stated. Simultaneously, she thanked Orbán for what she described as intensive cooperation over the past years, emphasizing her belief that he will continue to serve his country even from the opposition. "I thank my friend Viktor Orbán for the intensive cooperation of these years, and I know that he will continue to serve his nation even from the opposition," she added. Meloni stressed that Italy and Hungary are bound by a strong friendship, expressing confidence that the two countries will continue to cooperate in a constructive manner. "Italy and Hungary are nations linked by a deep friendship, and I am certain that we will continue to collaborate in a constructive spirit, in the interest of our peoples and common challenges at the European and international level," concluded the Italian Prime Minister.