Hungarian foreign minister: EU needs to sign agreements with CELAC countries

Santo Domingo (MTI) – The European Union needs to sign trade agreements with Latin American and Caribbean countries in order to help Hungarian companies enforce their interests in the region, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Péter Szijjártó participated in a meeting of foreign ministers of EU and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, which was the first such meeting ever held, he told MTI by phone. He added that he had held 13 bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from the region.

The focus of Hungary’s foreign economy has shifted partly to the Latin American and Caribbean region where some excellent market opportunities could open for Hungarian companies. Thanks to the geographical and natural characteristics of the region, strong interest has already been expressed for Hungarian water management and city management technologies, IT developments and premium-category foodstuff, Szijjártó said.