FM: NATO is in a state of war psychosis
Hungary opposes boosting NATO’s coordination role in sending arms to Ukraine and training Ukrainian soldiers.
Hungary opposes boosting NATO’s coordination role in sending arms to Ukraine and training Ukrainian soldiers.
“The challenge posed by global terrorism is becoming ever more serious,” the foreign minister said.
“Hungary will reject any proposal that would transform it into an offensive alliance as this would lead to the serious danger of escalation," the foreign minister said.
The foreign minister said the government’s main goal was to protect Hungary from the war in Ukraine.
On this day 25 years ago, Hungary’s foreign minister deposited the instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said an increasing number of member states aimed to meet the NATO requirement of spending at least 2% of their GDP on defense.
Major General László Sticz noted that troops’ explosive expertise can be used in clearing landmines.
The foreign minister said participation in the support program will remain voluntary and it includes only non-lethal assistance.
NATO has required from Ukraine the implementation of a reform program in which, at Hungary’s initiative, provisions on observing the rights of the country’s national communities had also been incorporated.
Most NATO member states show no willingness to rethink Ukraine strategy despite the lack of success seen over the past year and a half.
Hungary’s NATO membership ensures security “both for the country and its region," President Novák told reporters.
As part of the Innovation Week, Hungary will present its innovation ecosystem to the other member states.
The defense minister said Hungary fully backed an immediate ceasefire and launching peace talks.