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FM: Hungary remains dedicated to the expansion of the Abraham Accords
Minister Szijjártó said the Abraham Accords should serve as an example for resolving other similar conflicts around the world.
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FM: A stable Israeli government and a Republican win would raise hope for peace
A stable Netanyahu government in Israel and Republican majority in the US Congress would be the “most promising and hopeful development” for peace and security in the Middle East.
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FM: Europe facing most severe security crisis since WW2
“Peace and stability in the Middle East are in Europe’s fundamental interest,” the foreign minister said.
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FM: Middle East security is a concern for Hungary
The foreign minister said the situation in the Middle East is a key issue for Hungary for several reasons, including regional security and migration waves.
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FM: Peace and stability in the Middle East is crucial for Hungary
The foreign minister stressed the need to eliminate the causes of migration and then enable refugees to return to their homeland.
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FM: Hungary will promote US Middle East policy in the European Union
Minister Szijjártó was the only EU foreign minister to attend the signing ceremony of the peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
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FM: Hungary expects international political organizations to support US plan to secure peace in Middle East
“Hungary continues to support the US’s peace efforts in the Middle East,” the foreign minister said. “We stand by Israel and we stand by the position that Israel should not be held to double standards.”
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Foreign Minister to attend White House signing
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will be the only European Union minister to attend the signing of Israel’s agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on normalizing diplomatic ties in the White House next Tuesday.
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FM: Hungary continues to support efforts to bring about peace in the Middle East
The foreign minister said it was an “honor” that Hungary has received a ministerial-level invitation for the signing of the agreement to be held in the White House garden next Tuesday.
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Hungary supports the United States’ peace plan for the Middle East
The foreign minister said Hungary opposes all EU declarations that would reduce the chances of implementing the US plan.
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FM: Stability in the Middle East is key to tackling migration
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Libyan stability is key to stopping illegal migration to the European Union.
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Foreign minister praises President Trump’s Middle East peace plan
The foreign minister said “new momentum” was needed in the Middle East peace process, highlighting its importance with regard to Europe and specifically Hungary’s security.
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FM: The UN must take steps to ease tensions in the Middle East
The foreign minister said Hungary is clearly concerned about developments in the Middle East and has an interest in the de-escalation of the conflict.