Hungary FM: Europe Cannot Be Secure Without Security in Africa

The Sahel region is one of Africa’s most vulnerable areas therefore we could say that Europe’s security is determined in the Sahel, said Hungary's minister of foreign affairs and trade at a joint press conference held with Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation in Budapest on Monday.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto and Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop hold a joint press briefing following their meeting in Budapest on June 10, 2024. (Photo: MTI/Attila Kovacs)

Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop  (photo: MTI/Attila Kovacs)

At the press conference, Abdoulaye Diop emphasized that Hungary has adopted a new approach toward Mali and the countries in the Sahel and wants to understand their problems.

Hungary has proposed dialogue and wants to find joint solutions,

he pointed out.
Mali's minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation wished the Hungarian government every success for its EU presidency, noting that Hungary can count on Mali as a partner. He also said that they can develop the necessary solutions together through dialogue based on respect. The  relationship between the two countries rests on mutual respect, he emphasized, adding that it is very important to accept the decisions taken by the other country.
Answering a question, Peter Szijjarto said he regretted the recent resignation of Culture and Innovation Minister Janos Csak, noting an "excellent cooperation" with him as well as his personal appreciation.

I am equally confident that we will be able to work very well with his successor,

he added.
Cover photo: Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto and Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop hold a joint press briefing following their meeting in Budapest on June 10, 2024. (Photo: MTI/Attila Kovacs)