Peter Szijjarto highlighted that bilateral political relations had been at their peak during the first presidency of Donald Trump, when "dialogue and talks were in the focus of efforts aimed at resolving conflicts that jeopardised global security".

"We have similar positions concerning peace, illegal immigration and the protection of the family," the minister said.

"We have the best ever chance so far for peace to return to Ukraine after almost a thousand days," he added.

Orban on US presidential election: 'I see spectacular victory'

Prime Minister Viktor Orban commented on the US presidential election on Wednesday and said "I see a spectacular victory, perhaps the greatest comeback in Western political history, a huge fight".

Speaking about Donald Trump, Orban said that the Republican politician had first faced prison and a confiscation of his assets. He later faced an assassination attempt while "the whole media world of the US turned against him", Orban said, adding that "he has still won."

He said it gave a great encouragement to everyone"who believes in will, struggle and perseverance, and a hope for peace for the world."

It was hoped early this year that pro-peace forces would become a majority in the Western world by the end of the year and would defeat the pro-war camp, the prime minister said, adding that "there is now a great chance" to achieve that. He expressed hope for the economy to gain heat and for US-Hungary relations "to return to their golden era."

"We have a number of plans that we can carry out together with President Donald Trump in the coming years," Orban said in a video published on Facebook.

Fidesz MEP: Brussels must rethink pro-war strategy in wake of Trump victory

Brussels must rethink its pro-war strategy in the wake of the victory of Donald Trump at the US presidential election, Andras Laszlo, an MEP of ruling Fidesz said on Wednesday.

Laszlo said "Trump's victory came as a shock" for Brussels, adding that the EU had "expected an extended period of support for Ukraine, with US help, but if Trump keeps his promise and tries to quickly end the war in Ukraine, it means that the pro-war strategy must be re-thought in Brussels."

He added that "in that case practically everything will have to be handled from the EU budget and defence industry, which will create an entirely new situation".

Meanwhile, Laszlo said that Trump had also urged NATO member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defence spending, in line with NATO directives, during his first term. Trump warned the member states not to rely on the alliance "just because its article 5 ensures protection from the US in the case of an attack," Laszlo added.

Trump had expected the member states already at that time to shoulder their share in NATO activities, he said.

Laszlo added that Hungary had announced large military and defence investments years ago in order to carry out the modernisation of the army which is still under way.
 

Source: 
MTI - The Hungarian News Agency, founded in 1881.

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