Speaking at a joint press conference with Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev, Minister Szijjártó emphasized that Hungarian–Kyrgyz economic relations have been developing steadily in recent years. According to the minister, the cornerstone of this cooperation is the joint development fund, through which Hungarian companies have already secured contracts worth HUF 6.5 billion in Kyrgyzstan.
“These projects clearly show the strength and diversity of Hungarian expertise,” Minister Szijjártó said, pointing to ongoing investments and exports. Hungarian companies are participating in the construction of a new hydropower plant, implementing livestock breeding programs, and delivering machinery and industrial products to the Kyrgyz market.
The minister announced that the two sides have now agreed to inject an additional HUF 15 billion into the development fund. This new tranche will specifically finance the involvement of Hungarian companies in the modernization of Kyrgyzstan’s agriculture and food processing sectors. Minister Szijjártó stressed that Hungary is internationally competitive in both fields and well positioned to contribute advanced technologies and know-how.
Beyond economic cooperation, the minister highlighted the strong educational ties between the two countries. Each year, 200 Kyrgyz students are able to study at Hungarian universities on scholarships, and interest in the program remains high. This year alone, 649 applications were submitted, underscoring the attractiveness of Hungarian higher education.
Turning to international affairs, Minister Szijjártó underlined that Hungary and Kyrgyzstan share a common position on peace. Both countries, he said, belong to the international “peace camp” and support the peace efforts of US President Donald Trump. The minister noted that both nations have already paid the price of the war in Ukraine, despite bearing no responsibility for it.
“We agreed that we do not want to pay an even higher price for a war we did not cause,” Minister Szijjártó said, adding that both countries oppose any attempt to prolong or geographically expand the conflict. He criticized Brussels and several EU member states for, in his words, continuing to fuel the war and undermining peace initiatives.
The minister also reaffirmed Hungary’s rejection of sanctions-based policies. He argued that EU sanctions have caused serious damage to the European economy and that extending sanctions beyond Russia and Belarus has only deepened the EU’s isolation in global politics.
In conclusion, Minister Szijjártó stressed that Hungary and Kyrgyzstan share a common interest in preventing the world from being divided into new blocs. Instead, he said, both countries support a global cooperation model based on mutual respect and connectivity. He thanked the Kyrgyz leadership for its consistent cooperation with Hungary in promoting peace and a more balanced international order.