Hungary FM: Brussels Has Been Occupied by the Liberal Mainstream

Sanctioning elected politicians is totally unacceptable. Democratically elected politicians cannot or should not be punished just because they govern their country in one way or another, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijarto told RTRS in a recent interview. Hungary's foreign minister and PM Viktor Orban are holding talks in Republika Srpska, where Mr. Orban was welcomed as one of the most important European leaders in the Balkans.

Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto attends a press briefing after holding talks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos in Nicosia, on April 2, 2024 (Photo: MTI/AP/Petros Karadjiaz)

As highlighted by Magyar Nemzet in an earlier piece, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban arrived in Banja Luka, where he was received at the international airport by Republika Srpska's President, Milorad Dodik. Mr Orban was accompanied by Hungary's Foreign Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto, who was received by Republika Srpska's Prime Minister, Radovan Viskovic.

Долазак мађарског премијера Виктора Орбана у Бањалуку, једног од најважнијих европских лидера, од великог је значаја за Српску јер се настављају разговори с циљем јачања политичке и привредне сарадње. https://t.co/wmmrmjEZfr

— Милорад Додик (@MiloradDodik) April 4, 2024

In a previous post, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik emphasized that

the arrival of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Banja Luka is extremely important for the Republic of Serbia. He is one of the most important European leaders. The talks will continue in order to strengthen political and economic cooperation.

Cover photo: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto attends a press briefing after holding talks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos in Nicosia, on April 2, 2024 (Photo: MTI/AP/Petros Karadjias)