Ankara, March 24, 2025 – The Europe Today: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has reaffirmed Türkiye’s status as a strategic ally and friend, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations. Speaking during his visit to Ankara on Friday, Szijjarto praised Türkiye’s role in energy security, trade, and peace efforts while discussing key global issues and the reshaping of Europe’s security architecture, according to News Hub Consultants.
Türkiye’s Role in Hungary’s Energy Security
Szijjarto expressed gratitude for Türkiye’s reliable position as a transit partner in ensuring Hungary’s energy security, stating that it is impossible to discuss Hungary’s energy needs without considering Türkiye. He also noted that the trade volume between the two countries reached a record high in 2024, bringing them closer to achieving an annual trade target of $6 billion.
Shared Peace Efforts and Foreign Policy Strategy
Both Türkiye and Hungary, he emphasized, have advocated for peace talks and a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war over the past three years. “We can be proud of maintaining this stance,” he said, adding that both nations have pursued a realistic and common-sense-based foreign policy strategy based on mutual respect.
Szijjarto also highlighted the Türkiye-Hungary Cultural Year in 2024, which helped strengthen cultural ties between the two countries. This year, the two nations are focusing on science and innovation cooperation, expanding their partnership into modern industries.
Call for a US-Russia Agreement to End Ukraine War
On the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Szijjarto expressed hope that it would soon come to an end, citing ongoing negotiations between the US and Russia.
“We had a very clear position that in case of a US-Russia agreement, this war can come to an end,” he stated, urging European politicians not to obstruct the peace process.
Concerns Over Europe’s Security Architecture
Reflecting on Hungary’s history as a Central European country, Szijjarto warned against a return to bloc-based divisions, emphasizing the struggles of the past.
“We know how it feels to be occupied by the East and neglected by the West. We lost four decades of our lives due to artificial divisions, and we do not want those times to return,” he said.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister’s visit to Türkiye underscored the deepening strategic ties between the two nations, with a shared vision for peace, security, and economic cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
