State Secretary Levente Magyar has discussed the future of bilateral ties with the US deputy national security adviser for European affairs in Washington, DC.
The talks took place as part of a series aiming to review “all issues in the relations between Hungary and the US that could take us closer to an agreement, or to stating that there’s a disagreement because even that is a step forward from total radio silence”, Magyar said, adding that despite differences of opinion, both parties sought peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. The talks focused on Ukraine and the differences in opinion regarding how to secure peace, Magyar said. The US sees the solution in advancing military support for Ukraine “and funding the war”, while Hungary was working to keep the front as far from its borders as possible, he said. “We think that the way there is through a ceasefire and peace talks as soon as possible.” The officials also touched on issues regarding Hungary’s ties with China, a country the US saw as a global competitor, while Hungary was focusing on the economic advantages of Chinese investment and economic cooperation, he said. “The government listens to the US standpoint but will shape its foreign policy according to Hungarian interests.”