site.btaPresident Backs Declaration of Counterparts of Hungary and Serbia in Support of Family-Friendly Policies

The Presidents of Bulgaria, Hungary and Serbia, Rumen Radev, Katalin Novák and Aleksandar Vučić, put out a declaration in support of the family and family-friendly policies, said the Bulgarian President's press secretariat Tuesday. It says that families are the foundation of our society and that the family is also the best environment for raising children.

The declaration was initiated by the Hungarian President and sums up talks during the summit on demographic issues in Budapest in September 2023.

The declaration reads:

"We are convinced that families are the foundation of our society, the source of our values, and the strength of our nations. The family provides support, guidance and love and shapes our character and identity. The family is also the best environment for raising children, who define the paths of our nations and shape the future of our globe. Strong families guarantee the culture of responsibility which contribute to sustainability and diminish the threats of climate change.

"We believe that families deserve protection, assistance and recognition from states and societies. Therefore, we strongly support policies that promote the well-being of families, and strengthen family cohesion, provide a supportive environment to family foundation, enable women to strive both as mothers and professionals, uplift those in need, and provide a secure future for children.

"We encourage our citizens, in this New Year to continue to nurture the family as the most important institution in our societies, and reach out to those in need. Let’s make a difference for our families, and thus for our countries."