Foreign Affairs Ministry of Hungary

22/11/2024

Hungarian minister proud that both German and Chinese battery plants are built in Hungary

He says that is because of Hungary's economic neutrality. "Maybe some don't like it ideologically, but that's the way it is," he added. Szijjártó said only 12 EU member states voted to levy tariffs on the Chinese electric car industry "yet the measures will come into force". #peterszijjarto #hungariangovernment #investment #hungarianeconomy #china #germany
21/11/2024

Hungary stands firm on Russian energy: FM Szijjártó defends sovereignty amid EU criticism

The state will only relinquish a reliable and competitively priced energy source if a better deal is on offer, and so far none is available to replace Russian energy, Szijjártó said. #Russia #energy
19/11/2024

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó: More people in Europe becoming reasonable about illegal migration

While more and more in Europe are discussing illegal migration with the voice of reason, it is clear that the "Brussels elite" continues to support migration and is trying to put pressure on member states, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said in Copenhagen on Tuesday. #EU #migration #Denmark #foreignaffairs #Szijjártó
18/11/2024

Hungarian FM: Suspending EU-Israel political dialogue ‘would be mistake’

Suspending political dialogue between the European Union and Israel would be "a serious mistake", Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said in Brussels on Monday, arguing that to do so would be to abandon hope for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in the Middle East. #Israel #Georgia #EU #EC #Szijjártó #foreignaffairs
18/11/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó: ‘Pro-war mainstream launches final attack against new reality’

The foreign minister Szijjártó said on Monday that "the pro-war mainstream in Washington and Brussels have launched a final, bitter attempt against the new reality." #EU #US #warinUkraine #Szijjártó
16/11/2024

Will Romania have a Hungarian president from 2024?

Hunor Kelemen, the President of the RMDSZ, the biggest party of the Transylvanian Hungarians, conducts an efficient campaign. Does he have a chance to become Romania's president like Klaus Iohannis, who was of German-Saxon origins? #romania #presidentialelection #romaniaelection #rmdsz #udmr #hunorkelemen
15/11/2024

Safety in Hungary exceptional in Europe, says foreign minister

Safety in Hungary, including in Budapest, is exceptional in the whole of Europe, as demonstrated by recent events, such as a soccer match in the Netherlands, FM Szijjártó said. #foreignminister #peterszijjarto #hungariangovernment #crime #budapest
14/11/2024

According to FM Szijjártó, there is no threat to Hungarian minority language rights in Slovakia

According to Péter Szijjártó, Bratislava had made it clear that it does not want to restrict minority language use. #language #minority #ethnic #Hungarians #Slovakia
14/11/2024

Hungary calls for stronger Visegrád cooperation and economic integration at V4 Business Conference

Hungary is ready to develop further the successful cooperation among the Visegrád Group and strengthen trade and economic ties, foreign minister Szijjártó said. #VisegrádFour #cooperation #economy #Europe #trade
13/11/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó highlights strict environmental standards for battery plants in Parliament hearing

Hungarian authorities require battery manufacturers to comply with the strictest environmental regulations, just as in other sectors, Péter Szijjártó said. #battery #plant #trade #environment
11/11/2024

Slovakia assures Hungary that the new Slovak language law will not curtail Hungarian minority rights

New Slovak Language Law: As we know, when Fico was in government before, the rights of the Hungarian minority were much violated. Now there is a promise...
10/11/2024

Hungary is the ‘safest part’ in Europe, the Hungarian government believes

Central Europe, including Hungary, is "the safest part of the continent", Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook on Saturday. #hungariangovernment #peterszijjarto #safety #hungariantourism
10/11/2024

More Hungarian citizens evacuated from Lebanon, says Hungarian FM Szijjártó

Hungary has carried out another successful evacuation operation during which eight Hungarian and four foreign citizens left Lebanon on an aircraft of the Hungarian armed forces. #middleeast #lebanon #evacuation #hungariangovernment
09/11/2024

Orbán and Trump are ‘extremely close’ allies, the Hungarian government believes

Trump called Orbán among the first European leaders after his victory. What can that strong relationship bring for the Hungarians and Hungary? #trump #orban #uspresident #uspresidentialelection
09/11/2024

New reality created by Trump’s second victory, Hungarian foreign minister says

The US presidential election is creating a completely new reality, not only in Europe but in the whole world, the foreign minister said. #usa #donaldtrump
07/11/2024

New Slovak bill would ban Hungarian language use on trains, buses, trams, and post offices

A new bill leaked by a Hungarian media outlet in Slovakia would ban Hungarian language use in Slovakia on trains and in postal offices. Such a measure would be a considerable setback concerning minority rights in the EU member state. #slovakia #languageuse #hungarianlanguage
05/11/2024

Sultanate of Oman opens embassy in Budapest

Ceremonial opening of the Sultanate of Oman's embassy in Budapest, Hungary:
02/11/2024

14 dead in terrible catastrophe in city populated by 11,000 Hungarians – VIDEO about what happened, PHOTOS

FM Péter Szijjártó has expressed the Hungarian government's shock over a deadly accident at the train station in Újvidék. At least 8 died. #serbia #catastrophe #disaster #hungariangovernment
01/11/2024

Hungarian foreign minister talks about EU punitive tariffs against Chinese e-cars

The European Commission's punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are "another blow to the continent's competitiveness", FM Szijjártó said. Do you think the EU should not halt Chinese e-car import? #china #hungarianforeignminister #orbangovernment
30/10/2024

Hungary summons Swedish ambassador over PM’s comments on Orbán’s Georgia visit, rejecting ‘outrageous’ interference claims

Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó said "those in Brussels and European liberals can't process the outcome of the election in Georgia". #Georgia #election