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The foreign minister said the Hungarian government aims to further strengthen a recent “wave of dialogue between Western allies and Russia” to ease tensions.
Hungary and Russia have jointly been tackling the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and the energy crisis, Viktor Orbán said in Moscow, while also calling his visit a peace mission.
The talks will also touch on progress in the upgrade of the Paks nuclear plant, food and space industry, and cooperation in air and railway transport.
Hungary views Russia as a strategically important partner in the areas of economic cooperation, energy security and the protection against the coronavirus pandemic.
The prime minister said that Hungary aimed to keep its policies on Russia and Ukraine separate.
Due to vaccine purchases and the long-term gas supply agreement, “it is not an exaggeration to say that 2021 was the most successful year” in Hungarian-Russian relations.
Péter Szijjártó said Hungary had “profited greatly” from high-level healthcare cooperation with Russia.
“To ensure Hungary’s long-term stable, predictable energy supply, a decision has been taken to reach a new long-term gas supply agreement with Russia,” Péter Szijjártó said.
The foreign minister said cooperation with Russia has produced “practical and pragmatic” results, despite a not too supportive international environment.
“Hungary has always been a popular destination for Russians, and the fact that vaccinated Russian tourists can visit Hungary again will help the sector immensely,” Minister Szijjártó said.