FM: US-Russia negotiations are needed to end the war in Ukraine
The foreign minister said it was hopeful that US-Russian relations could resume, with a positive impact on central European security.
The foreign minister said it was hopeful that US-Russian relations could resume, with a positive impact on central European security.
"European politicians are clearly frustrated as they remember what they said about Donald Trump earlier. And Trump remembers, too," said the foreign minister.
Minister Szijjártó emphasized that both sides strongly supported the US efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Minister Szijjártó said the sides would discuss rolling back sanctions that hurt Hungary's interests and advancing bilateral cooperation.
Minister Szijjártó said the new US president also went against "woke ideology" and was fighting the "global dictatorship of the international liberal mainstream".
The foreign minister said Donald Trump and his pro-peace policies could ensure the best chance for an end to the war.
"Currently there is a pro-peace US president and US administration, so there is a chance to end the war," Minister Szijjártó said.
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Hungary’s interest lies in a strong and stable Germany.
The foreign minister has welcomed Wednesday's phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Minister Szijjártó said that energy crises are quite common nowadays and often caused by "political hysteria".
Minister Szijjártó said the crisis in the Middle East hit Lebanon badly and tens of thousands of people have been displaced.
Minister Szijjártó said on Facebook that this requires an extension of the ceasefire agreement, adding that Hungary "firmly supports" such an extension.
Minister Szijjártó said the EU should keep to its promise and pay 4 billion euros to Egypt "as soon as possible and free from any contrived conditions".