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FM: European Union has opened new accession chapters with Albania
The foreign minister said the development was "a great success" for Albania as well as for the Hungarian EU presidency.
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FM: Hungary has refused to contribute to arms shipments to Ukraine
The foreign minister said that neither had Hungary supplied weapons nor contributed to the shipment of arms.
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FM: Not even Christmas can dampen the warlike mood in Brussels
The foreign minister said: "The Hungarian government insists on its pro-peace stance: Ukraine calls for a ceasefire rather than more weapons."
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FM: Few countries did more than Hungary for a peaceful settlement of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Minister Szijjártó noted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's proposal of a ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners in humanitarian steps with the upcoming days of the Christmas celebrations taken into consideration.
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FM Szijjártó: Cooperation between Hungary and Turkey is better than ever
The two countries reached a "strategic milestone" this year, when Hungary became the first non-neighbouring country to which Turkey exports natural gas.
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FM: Everything must be done to maintain Hungary-Russia energy cooperation
The foreign minister said Putin made it clear that Russia is committed to maintaining energy cooperation and guaranteeing Hungary's energy supply,
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FM: Hungarian-American political relations are set to enter a 'golden age'
Minister Szijjártó also said that currently there was an opportunity for better than-ever political relations to develop between Hungary and the US.
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FM: Politicians and journalists spreading fake news should show self-restraint
Fake news connected to the "struggle" in the Middle East "involving terrorist organizations" could put the whole country "in very serious danger", the foreign minister said.
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Foreign Minister discusses situation in Syria with Israeli counterpart
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary was paying especially close attention to the situation of Christian communities in the region.
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Foreign Minister notes government's continued support of Christians in Middle East
The Hungarian embassy in Damascus is temporarily closed, and Hungarians seeking assistance could apply to the embassy in Beirut, which has introduced an extraordinary opening schedule.
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FM: Hungary's peace mission must be further strengthened
The foreign minister warned of the danger of the escalation of the war in Ukraine.
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Foreign Minister holds talks with Russian and Vatican counterparts
Minister Szijjártó pledged to continue pursuing the "Hungarian peace mission".
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FM: New US administration could bring an end to conflict in Ukraine
The foreign minister said Hungary was "rooting for Donald Trump's aim to conclude the war quickly to become reality", and said that keeping channels of communication open was extremely important.