Pál Barna Zsigmond said Hungary’s 2011 presidency had been successful, adding that “on the basis of those experiences the Hungarian government is getting ready for the next one.”
Twenty years ago, EU membership came with the promise of greater prosperity.
Hungary insists that Ukraine cannot join the EU before it has restored and strengthened the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians.
“Hungary has a consistent immigration policy which works, Hungary has not let itself be turned into an immigrant country,” Barna Pál Zsigmond said.
Hungary-Turkey ties are of vital importance in general and also from the point of energy security.
Barna Pál Zsigmond said Turkey plays an important role in ensuring Hungary’s energy security.
On September 26, more than 700 million European citizens celebrated in 46 countries on the European Day of Languages which highlights the importance of the diversity of languages.
“The most important task is to represent the interests of the European Union as a whole,” Barna Pál Zsigmond said.
Barna Pál Zsigmond said he would exploit the extensive international experience he had gained in foreign affairs.