Hungarian Speaker of Parliament welcomed Estonian counterpart for diplomatic talk

Speaker of Parliament László Kövér has held talks with Estonian Speaker Jüri Ratas, who is paying an official visit to Hungary, Parliament’s press office said in a statement on Friday.

Kövér said Estonia-Hungary economic, cultural and defence-security ties had functioned well over the past three decades, and both countries were bound by language ties and “our struggles of thirty years ago, when Estonia and Hungary fought for their freedom and independence”.

He also referred to “problematic issues” which presented challenges to both countries and to Europe, such as illegal migration, the energy crisis, the coronavirus epidemic and climate change.

Ratas noted “smooth” relations thanks to constant contact and dialogue, and he also praised the role of the two countries’ respective legislatures in maintaining good relations.