Hungary’s Prime Minister Orbán Announces Favorable Deal with NATO
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday that Hungary has reached a significant and favorable agreement with NATO. One key aspect of this agreement is that Hungary will not participate in the Ukraine mission.
Orbán emphasized the importance of maintaining peace in Hungary, stating that the recent Peace March showcased the public’s strong desire for peace. He highlighted the need for Hungary to remain an “island of peace” and stressed that peace should not be threatened by external or internal forces. Orbán also expressed his belief that mass migration poses a threat to peaceful living conditions.
In terms of NATO, Orbán mentioned a fundamental difference in opinion among member countries regarding Russian involvement. While some NATO countries seek to defeat Russia and support Ukraine in the conflict, Hungary believes that a ceasefire should be the immediate priority instead of taking sides in the conflict.
Hungary is recognized as a valuable and cooperative member of NATO, with a significant contribution to foreign missions, defense spending exceeding 2 percent of GDP, and active participation in air policing activities over neighboring and Baltic countries. Orbán reaffirmed Hungary’s commitment to NATO, stating that “NATO is our home.”
Overall, Orbán’s remarks highlight Hungary’s stance on peace, its role within NATO, and the importance of maintaining stability in the region.
