Hungary FM: We Stand Firm for Peace and Peace Negotiations

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto traveled to Washington, where he met with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio. A golden era in Hungarian-US relations is coming and under Donald Trump's leadership, peace could be achieved, after three years of war, Hungary's foreign minster said.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on March 4, 2025 (Photo: AFP)

A new golden era may come in economic relations

Both parties agreed that a new golden era may be approaching in Hungarian-US economic cooperation.

The Trump administration is fully open to revoking the punitive measures imposed by the Biden administration.

Marco Rubio and Peter Szijjarto also discussed the withdrawal of measures taken by the Democrats that threaten Hungary's energy security and the establishment of a new agreement on the avoidance of double taxation.

This is a cooperation based on friendship and mutual respect,

Peter Szijjarto said in conclusion.

Cover photo: Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on March 4, 2025 (Photo: AFP)