Relations between Serbia and Hungary are now the best in history, which is beneficial for both countries, but above all for the Hungarian community in Vojvodina, which can continue to count on the support of the government," Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjarto, stated in Ada, Serbia, on Thursday.
According to a statement issued by Hungary's foreign mininstry, FM Szijjarto emphasized after his talks with Balint Pásztor, the acting president of the Hungarian Association of Vojvodina (VMSZ), that while the soaring bilateral relations benefit both sides, it's the local Hungarian community that can profit the most from this, thanks to the unparalleled merits of Istvan Pasztor, the association's former chief.
If our relations weren't this strong, we would have been unable to implement the developments in recent years that have noticeably improved life for people here, making it better than ever before,
– Mr Szijjarto said.
"We have achieved key milestones, like the fact that after eight years it is now possible to take a train between Szeged and Subotica again, or to traverse the small border crossing point between Roszke and Horgos every hour and minute of the day. Also, we have provided investment support to over 14,000 Vojvodina businesses, which resulted in HUF 170 billion worth of investments there," he said.
FM Szijjarto also pointed out that existence for national minorities means they must make renewed efforts each day to survive, as yesterday's success does not guarantee today's.
"Therefore, I would like to underscore once again and assure you that as long as there is a national government in Budapest, you can count on us, you can count on the motherland, you can count on the support of the Hungarian government," he said. The President of VMSZ is working to create the strongest possible representation of interests in Belgrade for the development of the Baja-Subotica railway line and the transfer of part of the border crossing freight traffic to Hercegszanto, he said.
