FM: Hungary proves it is possible to enforce national interests as a loyal member of EU and NATO
The foreign minister said it is important not to allow the cessation of one iota of state sovereignty.
The foreign minister said it is important not to allow the cessation of one iota of state sovereignty.
The foreign minister said Ukraine’s NATO integration would not strengthen but weaken the organisation.
The prime minister reminded that NATO was established with the aim of protecting the security of its members.
10 July 2024, Washington, D.C.
“There are more and more weapons and the war propaganda is getting stronger, with a severe looming danger of escalation,” Minister Szijjártó said.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized in an article published in Newsweek today that NATO's primary mission should be to maintain peace rather than pursue endless warfare.
Hungary would not be obliged to participate in military actions outside its territory, nor would it need to send money or troops to the war in Ukraine.
Hungary would stay out of the mission NATO is planning to launch in connection with the war in Ukraine, with 31 countries participating.
The prime minister said Hungary is a “loyal and committed member” of NATO, noting that the country currently had 1,300 troops participating in NATO missions.
The Hungarian government’s most important goal and task was to secure a guarantee that Hungarian troops should not be obliged to participate in the planned mission.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met to discuss Hungary's role within NATO and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
12 June 2024, Budapest
Hungary would not participate in any military operation mounted by the alliance against Russia in Ukraine.