Foreign Minister holds talks with head of Ukrainian president’s office
An agreement had been reached to open a new border crossing with Ukraine, between Nagyhódos in Hungary and Velyka Palad (Nagypalád).
An agreement had been reached to open a new border crossing with Ukraine, between Nagyhódos in Hungary and Velyka Palad (Nagypalád).
The foreign minister said the Western Balkan country’s accession would give the bloc the fresh energy it needed amid the current difficulties.
“We continue to take a firm stand for peace, we will protect families from aggressive gender propaganda and will not let illegal migrants into our country, whether the Democrats like...
Minister Szijjártó told a podium discussion in Martonvásár, near Budapest, that Europe was “suffering from war psychosis”.
Minister Szijjártó said the “flagship” project by UAE developer Eagle Hills would give new impetus to the two countries’ economic cooperation, as well as Budapest’s development.
The foreign minister said a political change in Washington could resolve this crisis, noting that the Abraham Accords brokered under Donald Trump’s presidency had resurrected the hope for peace.
The foreign minister said that a reference made by the US ambassador to the official US position that Hungary was “building a dictatorship” made it extremely difficult to further build Hungarian-US relations.
In 2023, exports totalled 150 billion euros, 4.5% up from the previous year, while the foreign trade surplus was also at a record high.
Minister Szijjártó said the Balkan region was vital to Europe’s energy security, adding that supply should be regarded as a physical rather than an ideological issue.
The foreign minister said that Hungary “condemns the Hamas terrorist organization’s attack on Israel in the strongest possible way and recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself.”
The 50-meter St Borbála Bridge costing some 3 billion forints (EUR 7.6m) will allow drivers to cross the border in only a couple of minutes instead of driving 20 kilometers.
Hungary is a major business partner to Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini said. He welcomed that the turnover of bilateral trade was on the increase and that both countries supported their ethnic minorities.
Minister Szijjártó said that if Trump returned, the United States could again be led by a strong president.