Viktor Orban Expands Energy Connection

On Friday, Viktor Orban held talks in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss the further development of energy cooperation. The Hungarian prime minister announced on his social media account that the plans include building a new oil pipeline and doubling electric energy interconnection capacity. According to PM Orban, the partnership is progressing well.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives in Belgrade, May 23, 2025 (Photo: AFP)

After the meeting with President Vucic in Belgrade, Viktor Orban posted the following on X:

Today I met with President Vucic in Serbia today to boost our energy partnership. Serbia plays a vital role in Hungary’s gas supply, delivering 20 million cubic meters every day. Our next steps: building a new oil pipeline and doubling our electricity capacity. Progress is in motion.

The message reveals that Hungary and Serbia aim to elevate their energy policy cooperation to a new level. In addition to ongoing gas deliveries, the two countries are preparing joint investments to increase future energy independence and stability.

🇭🇺🤝🇷🇸 Met with President @avucic in Serbia today to boost our energy partnership. Serbia plays a vital role in Hungary’s gas supply, delivering 20 million cubic metres every day. Our next steps: building a new oil pipeline and doubling our electricity capacity. Progress is in… pic.twitter.com/4YeOnDqEGj

— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) May 23, 2025

Viktor Orban: Serbia Has Key Role

The Hungarian news agency MTI also reported on the visit. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Press Office, Orban and Vucic primarily focused on enhancing energy cooperation.

Serbia already plays a crucial role in Hungary's natural gas supply, delivering 20 million cubic meters daily.

The next steps will be constructing a new oil pipeline and doubling of electricity interconnection capacity between the two countries. Both projects are already in the preparatory phase.

Cover photo: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives in Belgrade, May 23, 2025 (Photo: AFP)