Hungary has vowed to veto a European Union proposal to sanction Georgia’s Interior Minister and two police chiefs, a move Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Foreign Minister, labeled as “nonsensical and unjustified.”
At a joint press conference with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili, Péter Szijjártó emphasized Hungary’s commitment to sovereignty and support for Georgia’s EU integration.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister criticized the EU’s double standards, stating,
if a conservative, patriotic party wins an election, democracy is questioned; if a liberal party wins, it is celebrated.”
He condemned attempts by the “liberal mainstream” to undermine Georgia’s conservative government following its recent electoral victory, calling such behavior “repulsive and boring.”
On bilateral relations, Mr. Szijjártó highlighted a 34% increase in Hungarian-Georgian trade, the continued success of Wizz Air in Georgian air transport, and growing pharmaceutical exports from Hungary. He also noted that Hungary annually provides scholarships for 80 Georgian students and is collaborating with Georgia to enable oil imports to Central Europe.
The strategic partnership agreement signed two years ago is yielding positive results,” he affirmed.
Hungary strongly backs Georgia’s EU membership, criticizing a recent European Parliament resolution for its “damaging and humiliating tone” towards Georgia. Minister Szijjártó reiterated, “the European Parliament attacks those who speak openly about peace,” reflecting Budapest’s broader foreign policy stance.
Péter Szijjártó concluded by urging Georgia to prioritize national sovereignty and the will of its people over external pressures, adding,
we should always look at what the people want, not what is imposed from outside.”
Hungary’s approach emphasizes its commitment to supporting Georgia against ideological and political challenges while fostering closer cooperation.
