Minister Nagy said the priorities were competitiveness, resilience and sustainability, while the agriculture sector should be farmer-friendly and knowledge-based.
The agriculture minister expressed hope that the war in Ukraine would end as soon as possible with a “reassuring” resolution.
Hungary’s six-month presidency of the Council of the EU is focusing on making agriculture competitive.
Minister Nagy noted that agriculture is a strategic sector in both countries. He said there was room for expansion in agricultural ties.
Minister Nagy said that Hungary’s EU presidency would strive for a productive working relationship with partners by holding large international conferences.
Hungary has the highest number of food export permits for China among central European countries.
The agriculture ministers of Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia have outlined how Ukraine's grain imports have impacted their countries' products.
Minister Nagy told Hungarian journalists that the European Commission’s decision not to prolong the import ban had caused “serious problems”.
“We are witnessing multinational big capital’s move to acquire new markets,” István Nagy said.
Minister Nagy said the government is a strong ally to the agricultural sector, farmers, food producers and universities, making every effort to assist all players in the sector.
Minister Nagy said a ban on Ukrainian farm imports to neighboring countries should be extended beyond the Sept. 15 expiration date.
Minister Nagy said it was important to improve the operation of “solidarity corridors” and to restore their original purpose.
István Nagy pointed to market difficulties and challenges for farmers due to an “influx” of Ukrainian grain shipped through the EU’s “Solidarity Corridor”.