Szijjártó described emerging peace proposals as a “serious ray of hope” and voiced full support for ongoing U.S.–Russia negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
“We hope this dialogue leads to peace, and once that happens, the era of sanctions will end as well,” he said, according to Hungary’s MTI news agency.
He added that the Hungarian government is working to secure a strong position in the anticipated new global economic and trade environment.
Szijjártó was accompanied in Moscow by 34 Hungarian business representatives, including those from the oil sector.
Hungary's top diplomat also defended Budapest’s continued economic and energy ties with Moscow, saying cooperation has been based on “common sense” and has “clearly benefited Hungarian companies and families.” He emphasized Hungary would not abandon this approach “regardless of external pressure.”
Szijjártó also announced that construction of the Russian-built expansion of Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant is ahead of schedule. Technical preparations for pouring the first concrete for two new 1,200 MW reactors are set to begin next week.
The EUR 12 billion Paks II project is being financed through a Russian loan and is considered a strategic priority by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government.
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Source: PAP