The Hungarian government considers the restrictions to be a US domestic issue and it respects other countries’ domestic decisions and expects the same from them, Tamás Menczer told public news channel M1.

The US president’s aim is to protect the American people and tighten security. This is a respectable goal, he said, adding that the Hungarian government’s aim is the same in connection with illegal migration.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.