Péter Várkonyi (3 April 1931 – 14 October 2008) was a Hungarian politician, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs between 1983 and 1989. After that he was the ambassador to the United States until 1990.

Péter Várkonyi
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary
In office
8 July 1983 – 10 May 1989
Preceded byFrigyes Puja
Succeeded byGyula Horn
Personal details
Born(1931-04-03)3 April 1931
Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary
Died14 October 2008(2008-10-14) (aged 77)
Budapest, Hungary
Political partyMSZMP
SpouseJulianna Kozák
ChildrenPéter
and another son
Parent(s)Várkonyi Péter
Badál Ilona
Professionpolitician

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Foreign Affairs
1983–1989
Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Hungarian Ambassador to the United States
1989–1990
Succeeded by