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🇷🇺🤝🇭🇺 President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban.
💬 Vladimir Putin: We are happy to meet with you here, on the sidelines of the international forum in Beijing.
Even though our opportunities to maintain contacts and develop relations are limited due to the current geopolitical situation, it is satisfying that we maintain and develop relations with many countries in Europe. Hungary is one of these countries.
🤝 Relations between Hungary and Russia have been built exclusively on respect for each other’s interests and based on everything positive given to us by the past. It relates to many areas of activity, first of all, the economy.
👉 Last year, our trade and economic interaction grew by more than 80 percent, which is a very significant figure. Unfortunately, in the first seven months of this year, we saw a 35 percent decline. The good news is that it does not eliminate last year’s 80-percent growth, but there is reason to think about what we can do additionally to improve the process.
👉 It is very important that we have the opportunity to exchange opinions on both bilateral relations and also on the situation in Europe and the world with a European country, in this case, Hungary. We know that our positions are not always aligned, but I believe it is extremely important that we have the opportunity to exchange opinions.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: We are happy to meet with you here, on the sidelines of the international forum in Beijing.
Even though our opportunities to maintain contacts and develop relations are limited due to the current geopolitical situation, it is satisfying that we maintain and develop relations with many countries in Europe. Hungary is one of these countries.
🤝 Relations between Hungary and Russia have been built exclusively on respect for each other’s interests and based on everything positive given to us by the past. It relates to many areas of activity, first of all, the economy.
👉 Last year, our trade and economic interaction grew by more than 80 percent, which is a very significant figure. Unfortunately, in the first seven months of this year, we saw a 35 percent decline. The good news is that it does not eliminate last year’s 80-percent growth, but there is reason to think about what we can do additionally to improve the process.
👉 It is very important that we have the opportunity to exchange opinions on both bilateral relations and also on the situation in Europe and the world with a European country, in this case, Hungary. We know that our positions are not always aligned, but I believe it is extremely important that we have the opportunity to exchange opinions.
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🇷🇺🇭🇺📞 On July 2, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke on the telephone with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó, at the initiative of the Hungarian side.
The Parties commended the current high level of political dialogue between Russia and Hungary, emphasising that bilateral interaction continued to develop steadily, despite the extremely difficult international situation, in the spirit of healthy pragmatism and mutual benefit.
The Sides exchanged views on a range of current issues on the international agenda. In discussing the Ukraine crisis, the two ministers noted the need for Kiev to unconditionally ensure the rights of all ethnic minorities living in the country.
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The Parties commended the current high level of political dialogue between Russia and Hungary, emphasising that bilateral interaction continued to develop steadily, despite the extremely difficult international situation, in the spirit of healthy pragmatism and mutual benefit.
The Sides exchanged views on a range of current issues on the international agenda. In discussing the Ukraine crisis, the two ministers noted the need for Kiev to unconditionally ensure the rights of all ethnic minorities living in the country.
#RussiaHungary
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🇷🇺🇭🇺 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin holds talks in the Kremlin with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban, who has arrived in Russia on a working visit.
💬 Vladimir Putin: I know that this time you have come not only as our long-standing partner, but also as the President of the Council of the European Union. I hope we will have the opportunity to exchange views on building bilateral relations in this difficult situation and, of course, to discuss the possible scenarios for the largest European crisis – I am referring to Ukraine.
I know that quite recently, on July 2, I think, you visited Kiev, and now you have come here to discuss in detail the situation that has arisen in Ukraine. I am at your disposal.
You are probably aware of my recent address to top officials of the Foreign Ministry here in Moscow, which summarised our stance with regard to the possible peace settlement. And of course, I am ready to discuss some of the details with you or explain them to you. I hope you will acquaint me with your personal stance and the stance of the European partners.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: I know that this time you have come not only as our long-standing partner, but also as the President of the Council of the European Union. I hope we will have the opportunity to exchange views on building bilateral relations in this difficult situation and, of course, to discuss the possible scenarios for the largest European crisis – I am referring to Ukraine.
I know that quite recently, on July 2, I think, you visited Kiev, and now you have come here to discuss in detail the situation that has arisen in Ukraine. I am at your disposal.
You are probably aware of my recent address to top officials of the Foreign Ministry here in Moscow, which summarised our stance with regard to the possible peace settlement. And of course, I am ready to discuss some of the details with you or explain them to you. I hope you will acquaint me with your personal stance and the stance of the European partners.
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🇷🇺🇭🇺 Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto (New York, July 16, 2024)
💬 Sergey Lavrov in his opening remarks: I am happy to meet with you again shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’ visit to Moscow and subsequent fruitful talks. I think it is time to coordinate approaches and check on the progress of the agreements reached by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban.
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On July 16, Sergey Lavrov had a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York.
The Ministers praised the level of Russia-Hungary political dialogue and discussed the progress of the agreements reached by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban at their meeting in Moscow on July 5.
The Parties emphasised that despite utterly complicated international environment, bilateral cooperation is steadily moving forward. The Ministers stressed the significance of the efforts to implement large joint economic projects, including landmark areas of cooperation in energy.
They also shared opinions on current international issues, including the situation around Ukraine, and stressed that Kiev’s gross violations of ethnic minorities’ rights were unacceptable.
#RussiaHungary
🇷🇺🇭🇺 Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto (New York, July 16, 2024)
💬 Sergey Lavrov in his opening remarks: I am happy to meet with you again shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’ visit to Moscow and subsequent fruitful talks. I think it is time to coordinate approaches and check on the progress of the agreements reached by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban.
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On July 16, Sergey Lavrov had a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York.
The Ministers praised the level of Russia-Hungary political dialogue and discussed the progress of the agreements reached by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban at their meeting in Moscow on July 5.
The Parties emphasised that despite utterly complicated international environment, bilateral cooperation is steadily moving forward. The Ministers stressed the significance of the efforts to implement large joint economic projects, including landmark areas of cooperation in energy.
They also shared opinions on current international issues, including the situation around Ukraine, and stressed that Kiev’s gross violations of ethnic minorities’ rights were unacceptable.
#RussiaHungary