The fight against corruption is a shared interest of the Hungarian people and foreign investors, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday.
Péter Magyar: not difficult to accept anti-corruption measures
Speaking ahead of talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Magyar said in a press statement that France was one of Hungary’s most important partners and allies. French companies employ some 45,000 Hungarians, he added. He welcomed Macron’s proposal to renew the strategic agreement between the two countries and suggested that they “boost it with as much substance as possible in the economic, diplomatic, EU, and cultural spheres.”
Magyar invited Macron to Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, proposing that the strategic agreement could also be signed at that time. He pledged that Hungary would be a constructive partner, then emphasised that his government would strengthen the rule of law, democracy and human rights, MTI wrote.
“It is not difficult to accept anti-corruption measures. This was one of the main conditions of the political agreement we concluded with the European Commission regarding the release of more than 16 billion euros. This is in Hungary’s interest and also in the common European interest, including that of French investors,” he said, adding that reducing corruption would draw more investments.
Macron: ‘New era dawns’ in Hungary
With the election of the Magyar government, a new era has dawned in Hungary and for Europe as well, French President Emmanuel Macron said at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where he received PM Magyar. Macron said Magyar’s ascension to power was a clear proof of the Hungarian people’s strong commitment to European values.
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Magyar lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Paris
Magyar laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris and will meet French President Emmanuel Macron later on Wednesday. “Already in Paris. This morning I laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” Magyar said in a statement.
Magyar added that he was on his way to meet the President of the Senate. At 1pm, he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. Later he will also hold talks with the President of the French National Assembly.
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Oh your god… Can this circus get any more ridiculous?
Going to Paris to tug at the forelock for that pathetic little Macaroni shows just what a sniveling, craven toadies “Peti” is. Of all the places in the world he could’ve gone to and of all the leaders he could’ve met, he chose Paristan and Macaroni.
Gosh… Words fail…