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PM Orbán: Hungary's energy supply is secure thanks to the Turkic countries
The prime minister said households would pay 2-3 times the price of energy if it were not for "our Turkic friends".
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PM Orbán: Without our Turkic friends, the utility cost reduction program would not be possible
Prime Minister Orbán highlighted the indispensable role of Turkic nations in securing Hungary’s energy supply, stating that without their support, Hungarian households would face significantly higher utility costs.
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Statement by Viktor Orbán following his meeting with Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
20 May 2025, Budapest
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