FM: Few countries did more than Hungary for a peaceful settlement of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Minister Szijjártó noted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's proposal of a ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners in humanitarian steps with the upcoming days of the Christmas celebrations taken into consideration.
Orbán: No one should die on the front line at Christmas
"While we swim in international waters, the Hungarian pool is paramount; we must keep that tidy, first and foremost," PM Orbán said.
Minister highlights the importance of protection of the EU’s external borders
Sándor Pintér said that it was of "historic" importance that the Schengen integration process of Bulgaria and Romania had been completed.
Orbán: After Donald Trump takes office, we will experience its beneficial effect
The prime minister said that "these days when two people, two men, sit down to talk either in Europe or America, they can certainly not avoid having a word about peace and about war".
Foreign Minister discusses situation in Syria with Israeli counterpart
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary was paying especially close attention to the situation of Christian communities in the region.
Szijjártó: Hungary’s peace mission must be further strengthened
The foreign minister warned of the danger of the escalation of the war in Ukraine.
FM: NATO’s collective defense should not be sacrificed or risked for any third country
Minister Szijjártó called the argument that Ukraine was fighting for European freedom and democracy “unbelievably blind”.
Government has requested that US exempt Gazprombank from sanctions
Minister Szijjártó said that the United States' chief diplomat had signalled a willingness for some form of consultations with allies on the sanctions affecting Gazprombank.
Szijjártó: New US administration could bring an end to conflict in Ukraine
The foreign minister said Hungary was "rooting for Donald Trump's aim to conclude the war quickly to become reality", and said that keeping channels of communication open was extremely important.
FM: International community must act against the persecution of Christians in the Middle East
The foreign minister said the Middle East crisis posed a threat to security not only in Europe but the whole world.
