314 result(s) for foreign ministers
Szijjártó: EU - Canada Free Trade Deal ‘Uncertain’
- 19 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
It continues to be uncertain if the free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada could be signed next week as planned, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday. Speaking after a meeting of foreign and trade ministers of the EU, Péter Szijjártó said that several countries had voiced doubt about the agreement.
Szijjártó: EU Must Seek Closer Cooperation With Southeast Asia
- 14 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must seek closer cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Friday. Szijjártó is attending a meeting of EU and ASEAN foreign ministers in Bangkok where the representatives of 28 EU countries and 10 Southeast Asian countries met. The minister highlighted the importance of restarting free trade talks.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Urges Closer EU-Thailand Ties
- 14 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union needs to reconsider its “political boycott” against Thailand, and work to build closer cooperation with that country instead, the Hungarian foreign minister told MTI on Thursday.
Hungary Conveyed Condolences Over Thai King’s Death
- 13 Oct 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó conveyed condolences on behalf of the Hungarian government over the death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej while on a visit to Bangkok. Szijjártó, who is attending a meeting of the foreign ministers of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), told MTI on Thursday that he had just been notified of the king’s death while visiting the ...
Hungary Urges ‘Google Tax’ On Internet Firms
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary presented a proposal to levy a withholding tax on internet companies – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – at an informal meeting of European Union finance ministers in Bratislava at the weekend, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The commonly cited “Google tax” has been mentioned several times by the Hungarian government lately.
Szijjártó: Western Balkans Tensions Serious Risk To Hungary’s Security
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The increasing tensions in the western Balkans region pose a serious risk to Hungary’s security, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. Looking at the ongoing border disputes, the rise of religious extremism and the rise of the threat of terrorism in the EU’s south-eastern neighbouring region, it is not at all impossible that Europe will see another migration wave over the autumn, Szijjártó said ...
V4 Foreign Ministers Call For European Unity
- 30 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The foreign ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia all addressed the opening of the annual conference of Hungarian ambassadors and emphasised the need for unity within the European Union. Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said central Europe expects to be taken seriously and considered as a partner by the rest of Europe.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Calls For Setting Up Joint European Army
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for setting up a common European army. Speaking at a news conference ahead of a Visegrad Four (V4) summit in Warsaw, Orbán outlined a set of proposals in connection with the future of the European Union’s security policy, economic policy, institutional system, and common policies. He said security should be made a priority within the bloc.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Szijjártó: EU - Canada Free Trade Deal ‘Uncertain’
- 19 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
It continues to be uncertain if the free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada could be signed next week as planned, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday. Speaking after a meeting of foreign and trade ministers of the EU, Péter Szijjártó said that several countries had voiced doubt about the agreement.
Szijjártó: EU Must Seek Closer Cooperation With Southeast Asia
- 14 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must seek closer cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Friday. Szijjártó is attending a meeting of EU and ASEAN foreign ministers in Bangkok where the representatives of 28 EU countries and 10 Southeast Asian countries met. The minister highlighted the importance of restarting free trade talks.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Urges Closer EU-Thailand Ties
- 14 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union needs to reconsider its “political boycott” against Thailand, and work to build closer cooperation with that country instead, the Hungarian foreign minister told MTI on Thursday.
Hungary Conveyed Condolences Over Thai King’s Death
- 13 Oct 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó conveyed condolences on behalf of the Hungarian government over the death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej while on a visit to Bangkok. Szijjártó, who is attending a meeting of the foreign ministers of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), told MTI on Thursday that he had just been notified of the king’s death while visiting the ...
Hungary Urges ‘Google Tax’ On Internet Firms
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary presented a proposal to levy a withholding tax on internet companies – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – at an informal meeting of European Union finance ministers in Bratislava at the weekend, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The commonly cited “Google tax” has been mentioned several times by the Hungarian government lately.
Szijjártó: Western Balkans Tensions Serious Risk To Hungary’s Security
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The increasing tensions in the western Balkans region pose a serious risk to Hungary’s security, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. Looking at the ongoing border disputes, the rise of religious extremism and the rise of the threat of terrorism in the EU’s south-eastern neighbouring region, it is not at all impossible that Europe will see another migration wave over the autumn, Szijjártó said ...
V4 Foreign Ministers Call For European Unity
- 30 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The foreign ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia all addressed the opening of the annual conference of Hungarian ambassadors and emphasised the need for unity within the European Union. Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said central Europe expects to be taken seriously and considered as a partner by the rest of Europe.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Calls For Setting Up Joint European Army
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for setting up a common European army. Speaking at a news conference ahead of a Visegrad Four (V4) summit in Warsaw, Orbán outlined a set of proposals in connection with the future of the European Union’s security policy, economic policy, institutional system, and common policies. He said security should be made a priority within the bloc.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.