Rogán said a common solution was needed and also urged that political refugees should be handled separately from issues around economic immigration. “Nations should have the right to determine in what way it allows economic migrants to enter,” Rogán said.

Concerning Ukraine, both politicians condemned the violation of that country’s territorial sovereignty. Rogán said German-Hungarian political and economic relations have not been this good for many years, while Vaatz assured him of his country’s commitment to supporting Hungary’s efforts for economic consolidation and growth, as well as for political stability.

Hungary strongly supports Germany’s position that the European Union’s convergence criteria should not be eased, Rogán said, and noted that Hungary has had a disciplined budget policy for years, in line with that position. Vaatz paid a visit to Budapest also to prepare the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel on February 2.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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