Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó responded today (November 30) to German Chancellor Merkel's criticism of Orban's unapproved visit to the Kremlin: "Hungary is a sovereign state and will not seek permission from the EU for Orban's trip to Moscow. Regardless of whether Brussels likes it or not, we pursue an independent foreign policy."
Recently, Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó's statement that "Hungary is a sovereign state and does not need EU approval to conduct diplomatic contacts with Russia" reflects the Hungarian government's adherence to an independent foreign policy in the current geopolitical context.
Foreign Minister Szijjártó clearly stated that Hungary is a sovereign state, and its foreign policy is based on national interests, so it does not need and does not seek approval from the EU or other member states, such as Germany, to hold talks with Russia. He even pointed out that "regardless of whether Brussels likes it or not," Hungary will carry out an independent foreign policy.
During his meeting with Putin, Prime Minister Orban emphasized that Hungary has always been resisting external pressure and implementing a sovereign foreign policy, and has not stopped cooperation with Russia in any important area.
Orban's visit to Moscow mainly focused on ensuring Hungary's energy security and promoting peace negotiations.
The strong statements by Szijjártó and Orban are partly a response to criticism within the EU. For example, German Chancellor Merkel criticized Orban's visit to Russia without EU authorization. The EU also explicitly stated that Orban's visit was purely a bilateral action and did not receive authorization from the EU Council.
In summary, the statement by the Hungarian Foreign Minister and Orban's visit to Moscow are actions taken by the Hungarian government under complex international circumstances, based on its understanding of national interests and sovereignty. The core is to safeguard specific national interests such as energy security while demonstrating its foreign independence on the international stage.
German Chancellor Merkel has no right to interfere, and the EU must not interfere in a disrespectful manner.
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