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Minister: Hungary’s energy security is in Serbia
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Hungary and Serbia are directly and severely affected by the war in Ukraine and illegal migration, and they both have an interest in the armed conflict ending as soon as possible, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after meeting his Serbian counterpart on Tuesday.
Serbia’s Ivica Dacic returned
Few other countries in Europe are affected by the two simultaneous security challenges to such an extent, the ministry said, citing Szijjártó, who addressed a joint press conference with Ivica Dacic. “The prologation of the war and its possible escalation pose severe risks for both countries,” he added.
Neither Hungarians nor Serbs are responsible for the war, but both nations are paying its price, he said. “We understand that it does not appear such a severe issue from hundreds or thousands of kilometres away, but those that cause an extension or escalation of the war act against our national interests,” Szijjártó added.
He said both countries profited greatly from bilateral cooperation, as demonstrated by the record-high 75 percent increase in Hungary-Serbia trade last year.
I keep wondering why Hungary recognized Kosovo while Romania didn’t. I see Serbian-Hungarian relationship in the highest levels.
Oh great, another Putin sympathizer to imperil our energy needs. Pick partners that do not have Putin on speed dial.