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FM: Hungary is a 'loyal and reliable' NATO ally
Minister Szijjártó said it is important that "in the completely new geopolitical reality" NATO return to its original goals of being the world’s strongest defense alliance.
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PM Orbán holds talks with NATO Secretary General in Brussels
The prime minister will also attend an informal EU leaders' retreat in Brussels on February 3rd.
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FM: NATO's collective defense should not be sacrificed or risked for any third country
Minister Szijjártó called the argument that Ukraine was fighting for European freedom and democracy “unbelievably blind”.
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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.
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FM: NATO is grappling with “serious dilemmas”
The foreign minister said Ukraine’s NATO integration would not strengthen but weaken the organisation.
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PM Orbán: NATO should work for peace
The prime minister reminded that NATO was established with the aim of protecting the security of its members.
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Facebook statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
10 July 2024, Washington, D.C.
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FM: Situation is getting increasingly severe in the Ukraine-Russia war
“There are more and more weapons and the war propaganda is getting stronger, with a severe looming danger of escalation,” Minister Szijjártó said.
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PM Orbán: NATO's mission should focus on peace, not war
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.
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PM Orbán: Hungary ready to support Rutte’s bid for NATO Secretary General
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.
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NATO Defense Ministers: Hungary to stay away from Ukraine mission
Hungary would stay out of the mission NATO is planning to launch in connection with the war in Ukraine, with 31 countries participating.
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PM Orbán: Hungary will not send money or troops to Ukraine
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.
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FM: Most NATO members' view on war in Ukraine differs from Hungary
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.