László Kövér said that Qatar and Hungary were both "strong, independent countries rooted in a respect for their traditions, that proudly stand up for their values and protect their sovereignty".
"Hungary and Qatar share the same position concerning the vast majority of the world's gravest problems," the foreign minister said, noting that both countries were pro-peace.
The two sides discussed economic and energy cooperation and the prospects of a pro-peace policy.
The foreign minister said Hungary needs an increasing number of energy sources.
“I have now asked my friend Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, the state minister for foreign affairs, for Qatar’s help in freeing the last Hungarian citizen being held hostage,” the foreign minister said.
The prime minister bade farewell to the emir at the end of his official visit to Hungary.
Minister Szijjártó said Qatar and Hungary had both been on the receiving end of “ruthless and unfounded attacks by the liberal mainstream” recently.
The prime minister announced that Hungary would also buy gas from Qatar in future.