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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, attended the UN General Assembly in New York, where he emphasized the need for a fundamental change in international politics, calling for a return to mutual respect and diplomacy.
The politician highlighted the unprecedented tension at the assembly, noting that the current global security challenges are the most severe since World War II. He expressed concern that issues like water, population growth, and the green transition had been sidelined, with war and peace now dominating the agenda.
Péter Szijjártó stressed that peace should not become a “buzzword” and called for diplomacy to take center stage in resolving conflicts. He argued that global politics must revert to mutual respect, dialogue, and peaceful resolutions, rather than perpetuating conflicts.
International politics should return to the ground of mutual respect,”
he said, pointing to the escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which he believes could threaten global security. He criticized the failure of peace efforts in both regions and urged world leaders to focus on preventing a third world war. “The question is whether a third world war can be prevented,” he warned.
Regarding the European Union’s standing at the UN, the Hungarian Foreign Minister expressed concern that the EU is increasingly isolated, with its influence sharply declining due to a condescending approach in international relations. He remarked that the EU is in a minority position at the UN General Assembly, with officials not being taken seriously because of their “lecturing and condescending policies.” Péter Szijjártó pointed out that this has made it difficult for the EU to engage effectively with other global players, especially the Global South (countries outside Europe and North America, typically in regions such as Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia, which are often seen as less economically developed or emerging economies).
Our European colleagues imagine this connection as the countries of the Global South doing what we say,” he said, criticizing the EU’s approach to diplomacy.
Minister Szijjártó also highlighted discrepancies in how European countries handle immigration, pointing out that while Hungary is often criticized for its policies, other EU nations, including Germany and Spain, issue far more residence permits to Belarusian and Russian citizens.
Photo: Facebook / Szijjártó Péter
Born in 1978, Minister Szijjártó has had a long political career, serving as Hungary’s head of diplomacy since 2014. He started in the National Assembly in 2002, with a focus on economic and foreign affairs. Known for his strong nationalistic stance, he promotes Hungary’s sovereignty and interests globally, steering the country through significant geopolitical challenges.
In his concluding remarks, the politician warned that unless there is a “fundamental change” in international politics, it will be challenging for the world to safeguard itself against serious security challenges. He stressed the urgency of shifting away from current approaches, warning, “if this cannot be achieved, I do not know how the world will be able to protect itself.”
Via MTI; Featured Image: Pixabay