Talks focused on strengthening Hungary-Austria relations and intensifying bilateral political, economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries, the statement added.

In addition to domestic policy, the sides reviewed major European issues, it said.

They discussed the need for strong European regulations against illegal migration, and they were in agreement that all diplomatic means must be used to end the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible, it added.

According to the statement, the talks will continue in Vienna. Magyar is also scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron, it added.

Meanwhile, Orban discusses European competitiveness with Draghi

Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday had a meeting with Mario Draghi, the one-time Italian premier and former president of the European Central Bank, who has arrived in Budapest at Orban's invitation, the PM's press chief said in a statement.

On the meeting's agenda was the EU's competitiveness problems, in light of Draghi's strategic assessment report on European competitiveness, the statement said.

Draghi will also participate in the EU summit in Budapest on Friday, it added.

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

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