Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs revealed documents showing that Minister for National Policy Zsolt Semjén was persuaded to support a citizenship initiative for Canadians of Hungarian descent following a personal letter addressed to him as “Dear Zsolt.” The appeal came from the president of the Hungarian Diaspora Council in Canada. Details of the correspondence were published by the state secretary. The letter appears to have been instrumental in securing Semjén’s backing for the program, which aims to facilitate citizenship for individuals with Hungarian ancestry living in Canada. The state secretary framed the situation as a simple matter of respectful address influencing the minister’s decision. This incident highlights the role of personal connections in governmental processes regarding diaspora policies. Further details regarding the citizenship initiative itself were not immediately available.