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FM Szijjártó: Cooperation between Hungary and Turkey is better than ever
The two countries reached a "strategic milestone" this year, when Hungary became the first non-neighbouring country to which Turkey exports natural gas.
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FM: Everything must be done to maintain Hungary-Russia energy cooperation
The foreign minister said Putin made it clear that Russia is committed to maintaining energy cooperation and guaranteeing Hungary's energy supply,
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FM: Hungarian-American political relations are set to enter a 'golden age'
Minister Szijjártó also said that currently there was an opportunity for better than-ever political relations to develop between Hungary and the US.
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FM: Politicians and journalists spreading fake news should show self-restraint
Fake news connected to the "struggle" in the Middle East "involving terrorist organizations" could put the whole country "in very serious danger", the foreign minister said.
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Foreign Minister discusses situation in Syria with Israeli counterpart
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary was paying especially close attention to the situation of Christian communities in the region.
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Foreign Minister notes government's continued support of Christians in Middle East
The Hungarian embassy in Damascus is temporarily closed, and Hungarians seeking assistance could apply to the embassy in Beirut, which has introduced an extraordinary opening schedule.
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FM: Hungary's peace mission must be further strengthened
The foreign minister warned of the danger of the escalation of the war in Ukraine.
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Foreign Minister holds talks with Russian and Vatican counterparts
Minister Szijjártó pledged to continue pursuing the "Hungarian peace mission".
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FM: New US administration could bring an end to conflict in Ukraine
The foreign minister said Hungary was "rooting for Donald Trump's aim to conclude the war quickly to become reality", and said that keeping channels of communication open was extremely important.
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FM: Government has requested that US exempt Gazprombank from sanctions
Minister Szijjártó said that the United States' chief diplomat had signalled a willingness for some form of consultations with allies on the sanctions affecting Gazprombank.
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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: International community must act against the persecution of Christians in the Middle East
The foreign minister said the Middle East crisis posed a threat to security not only in Europe but the whole world.
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FM: Hungary's economic recovery is underway
The foreign minister said Hungary has become the "number one" location in Europe for cooperation between Western and Eastern companies.