House Speaker meets Governor of Aswan in Egypt
Talks encompassed bilateral economic ties and investment opportunities in renewable energy and tourism.
Talks encompassed bilateral economic ties and investment opportunities in renewable energy and tourism.
László Kövér highlighted "the crucial importance of Egypt's moderate voice" in terms of preventing a broader regional conflict and promoting ceasefire talks.
Minister Szijjártó called on Brussels to stop obstructing the peace negotiations and supporting migration, and to appreciate Egypt's role in maintaining European security.
Minister Szijjártó said Egypt still played a key role "in finding reassuring answers to the challenges in the Middle East".
Minister Szijjártó said the EU should keep to its promise and pay 4 billion euros to Egypt "as soon as possible and free from any contrived conditions".
Hungary and Egypt have also agreed to elevate their relations to a priority strategic partnership at their next high-level meeting.
“We greatly appreciate Egypt and Jordan for their contributions to the stability of their respective regions and for keeping illegal migration at bay, with which they contribute to Europe’s security,” Minister Szijjártó said.
Minister Nagy said he saw further room for development with Egypt in agriculture, medical equipment and information communication.
Hungary considers Egypt a key strategic partner in the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
János Csák said the mission of higher education is to help people understand each other better.
Minister Szijjártó said the effects of the security crisis in the Middle East were already palpable in the world and there was a risk of the conflict escalating regionally and globally.
The two heads of state reviewed their diplomatic activities and agreements of recent years and discussed topical issues pertaining to the future.
Minister Szijjártó said Europe was facing severe security challenges, and the situation in the Middle East had a direct impact on the entire continent.