Hungarian PM Orbán to Travel Abroad to Meet Key Ally
Hungary has been a member of NATO for 25 years and has always fulfilled its related obligations, according to Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office. He stated that Hungary will continue to fulfill these obligations in the future, despite recent remarks made by Prime Minister’s political director Balázs Orbán regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gulyas criticized certain ambassadors in Hungary for getting involved in a dispute about history in connection with the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, noting that they did nothing when the Russians shot Budapest to pieces and crushed Hungary’s fight for freedom.
The political director’s remarks were deemed prone to misinterpretation, and the issue has been closed on their part, Gulyas confirmed during a government press briefing.
In other news, Peter Magyar and his Tisza Party have been criticized for their “unprecedented aggression and arrogance” in Hungarian politics. Gulyas also mentioned the current situation in the Middle East, urging Hungarians in Lebanon to register for consular protection and leave the country as soon as possible.
Gulyas also commented on the EU member states’ right to defense, stating that most were in agreement that Israel has the right to defend itself. He also touched on concerns raised by German politicians regarding the risks of secret services cooperating with Vienna if the Freedom Party of Austria forms a government.
Prime Minister Orbán is set to attend a rally announced by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Salvini has been praised for his efforts to protect external borders. Gulyas also addressed Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection law being referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union and expressed support for Romania’s accession to the Schengen area.
In regards to church scandals and the Budapest-Belgrade railway line construction, Gulyas assured that all illegality is condemn-able and emphasized that details of the investment were decided ten years ago, with the main contractor having no connection to the prime minister’s family.
Overall, Hungary remains committed to fulfilling its obligations as a NATO member and navigating diplomatic relations with other countries.
