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FM: Hungary and El Salvador are fighting together against the liberal mainstream
Minister Szijjártó said that the economic strategy of El Salvador, based on security and low taxes, sounded very familiar to Hungary.
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FM: Great opportunities for Hungarian companies in the Mexican market
Minister Szijjártó noted that Hungary's bilateral trade with Mexico had risen to over USD 2 billion in 2024, reaching a new record.
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Foreign Minister holds talks with US Deputy Secretary of State
Minister Szijjártó said he thanked Christopher Landau for the Trump administration's peace efforts.
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Foreign Minister holds phone talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov
Minister Szijjártó said it was likely from the "brutal military actions of recent days" that the war in Ukraine would last longer than expected.
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FM: Hungary-Poland relations can now return to their previous course
Minister Szijjártó said the victory of Karol Nawrocki had been a welcome development.
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Foreign Minister acknowledges Bulgaria's efforts to enhance energy security and diversify supply
The foreign minister said the situation in Central Europe with regard to energy supply had worsened since Ukraine ceased gas transit deliveries.
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FM: Israel is Hungary's friend and strategic ally
Minister Szijjártó said the Jewish state could continue to rely on Hungary in the international arena.
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FM: Hungary is one of the safest places in Europe today
"We in Hungary have a zero-tolerance policy against anti-Semitism," the foreign minister said.
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FM: Hungary stands for peace everywhere in the world, including in the Caucasus
The foreign minister said the government continues to promote a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia following years of conflict.
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FM: Banning Russian energy would have tragic consequences for Europe
Minister Szijjártó said electricity in Europe costs 2-3 times as much as it does in US or China, while gas is around 4 times as expensive.
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FM: Hungary-Serbia pipeline to start soon and Budapest-Belgrade rail line to finish by end of year
The foreign minister said the projects were an "extraordinarily important and successful" cooperation.
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FM: Remarks by Ukrainian agent expelled from Hungary are unacceptable
Minister Szijjártó said the activity of Ukrainian spies and secret services had picked up lately.
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FM: Hungary is prepared for extensive strategic cooperation with the Turkic states
"We are ready for this in all areas," the foreign minister said at an informal meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Budapest on Wednesday.