-
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on building ties with ASEAN and China
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó spoke to Jill Neubronner about building strong ties with Southeast Asian nations and why Hungary is not affected by the EU division over China, especially when it comes to trade.
published: 20 Mar 2024
-
One on One Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. In regards to Nordic countries’ applications to NATO, both countries were unanimous about their ratification decisions.
In March Hungary ratified Finland’s NATO membership following Türkiye's ratification. However, Sweden still waits for Türkiye's and Hungary's ratifications. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday.
The two countries are expected to remain coordinated about Sweden's NATO accession. TRT World sat down with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto to discuss Sweden's NATO bid, the Russia-Ukraine war and energy cooperation between Türkiye and Hungary.
Subscribe:
http:/...
published: 23 Aug 2023
-
One on One Express Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs and trade, commended Ankara's role in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, calling it ‘the one and only successful attempt to mediate’ in the Russia-Ukraine war.
TRT World sat down with Peter Szijjarto to discuss the latest developments in the region, the EU's migration deal and the Nord Stream Pipeline sabotage.
Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe
Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive
Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook
Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter
Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram
Visit our website: http://trt.world
published: 15 Jun 2023
-
"American companies still making money in Russia," says Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto | WION
WION correspondent Susan Tehrani spoke to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in New York. The minister spoke at length on wide-ranging issues from Russia-Ukraine war to Hungary's tussle with European Union and Budapest relations with India. Watch to more.
#hungary #india #latestnews
About Channel:
WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for...
published: 18 Jul 2023
-
Chinese investments in Hungary are state-of-the-art: Péter Szijjártó
For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and trade, is personally proud to be the first foreign minister from the European Union to sign the implementation agreement for the Belt and Road Initiative. On the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, Szijjártó tells CGTN's Tian Wei that after 2020, most foreign investments in Hungary are coming from China. He lauds these investments as modern and state-of-the-art. He highlights that Hungarian foreign policy, much like China's, is very practical, which is to improve the economic competitiveness and economic performance of the country without ideological hang-ups.
Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA
Download our APP on Apple Store (iO...
published: 19 Oct 2023
-
Straight Talk with Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto | Ukraine-Russia Conflict | India-Hungary | WION
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto talks to WION. Hear what Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto says about the India-Hungary bilateral relationship and Russia-Ukraine conflict.
#India #Hungary #RussiaUkraineConflict
About Channel:
WION -The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One.
Please keep discussions on this cha...
published: 26 Mar 2022
-
Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó speaks about EU, NATO and Russia-Ukraine war
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes the only way to end the Russia-Ukraine war is through negotiation, but the result of any such effort would depend on the next United States president. He tells CNA's Jill Neubronner there is one man suited for the job in an exclusive interview, where he also talked about the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and his country's continuing relations with Russia.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub
Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories:
Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram
WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp
Follow us:
CNA: https://cna.asia
CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelne...
published: 21 Mar 2024
-
The EU should have 'isolated' the Ukraine war, says Hungarian foreign minister
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says the European Union has instead "globalized" the war.
published: 13 Sep 2023
-
Peter Szijjarto: Why we fight the EU on refugees | Talk to Al Jazeera
Since the start of Europe's migrant crisis, Hungary has regularly been criticised over its controversial and tough immigration policies.
In September, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rejected complaints filed by Slovakia and Hungary against a mandatory quota to accept asylum seekers, established as part of efforts to resettle arriving refugees more equally across the EU.
The court's decision is final and not open to appeal. As a result, European officials will continue to be able to order member state governments to take in specific quotas of refugees entering the bloc.
Budapest condemned the court ruling as "appalling and irresponsible", saying the EU will pay for its security fence with Serbia. Hungary's foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, reportedly said: "This decision jeopardis...
published: 30 Sep 2017
3:21
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on building ties with ASEAN and China
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó spoke to Jill Neubronner about building strong ties with Southeast Asian nations ...
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó spoke to Jill Neubronner about building strong ties with Southeast Asian nations and why Hungary is not affected by the EU division over China, especially when it comes to trade.
https://wn.com/Hungarian_Foreign_Minister_Péter_Szijjártó_On_Building_Ties_With_Asean_And_China
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó spoke to Jill Neubronner about building strong ties with Southeast Asian nations and why Hungary is not affected by the EU division over China, especially when it comes to trade.
- published: 20 Mar 2024
- views: 1670
25:51
One on One Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. In regards to Nordic countries’ ...
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. In regards to Nordic countries’ applications to NATO, both countries were unanimous about their ratification decisions.
In March Hungary ratified Finland’s NATO membership following Türkiye's ratification. However, Sweden still waits for Türkiye's and Hungary's ratifications. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday.
The two countries are expected to remain coordinated about Sweden's NATO accession. TRT World sat down with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto to discuss Sweden's NATO bid, the Russia-Ukraine war and energy cooperation between Türkiye and Hungary.
Subscribe:
http://trt.world/subscribe
Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive
Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook
Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter
Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram
Visit our website: http://trt.world
https://wn.com/One_On_One_Hungarian_Foreign_Affairs_And_Trade_Minister_Peter_Szijjarto
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. In regards to Nordic countries’ applications to NATO, both countries were unanimous about their ratification decisions.
In March Hungary ratified Finland’s NATO membership following Türkiye's ratification. However, Sweden still waits for Türkiye's and Hungary's ratifications. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday.
The two countries are expected to remain coordinated about Sweden's NATO accession. TRT World sat down with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto to discuss Sweden's NATO bid, the Russia-Ukraine war and energy cooperation between Türkiye and Hungary.
Subscribe:
http://trt.world/subscribe
Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive
Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook
Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter
Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram
Visit our website: http://trt.world
- published: 23 Aug 2023
- views: 4054
5:26
One on One Express Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s minis...
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs and trade, commended Ankara's role in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, calling it ‘the one and only successful attempt to mediate’ in the Russia-Ukraine war.
TRT World sat down with Peter Szijjarto to discuss the latest developments in the region, the EU's migration deal and the Nord Stream Pipeline sabotage.
Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe
Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive
Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook
Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter
Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram
Visit our website: http://trt.world
https://wn.com/One_On_One_Express_Hungarian_Foreign_Minister_Peter_Szijjarto
In recent years, Türkiye and Hungary have become strong diplomatic partners, significantly enhancing their bilateral relations. Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs and trade, commended Ankara's role in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, calling it ‘the one and only successful attempt to mediate’ in the Russia-Ukraine war.
TRT World sat down with Peter Szijjarto to discuss the latest developments in the region, the EU's migration deal and the Nord Stream Pipeline sabotage.
Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe
Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive
Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook
Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter
Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram
Visit our website: http://trt.world
- published: 15 Jun 2023
- views: 4786
4:08
"American companies still making money in Russia," says Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto | WION
WION correspondent Susan Tehrani spoke to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in New York. The minister spoke at length on wide-ranging issues from Russi...
WION correspondent Susan Tehrani spoke to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in New York. The minister spoke at length on wide-ranging issues from Russia-Ukraine war to Hungary's tussle with European Union and Budapest relations with India. Watch to more.
#hungary #india #latestnews
About Channel:
WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One.
Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults.
Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI
Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com
Connect with us on our social media handles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews
Follow us on Google News for the latest updates
Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60
Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa
DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY
WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J
Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps
https://wn.com/American_Companies_Still_Making_Money_In_Russia,_Says_Hungarian_Fm_Peter_Szijjarto_|_Wion
WION correspondent Susan Tehrani spoke to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in New York. The minister spoke at length on wide-ranging issues from Russia-Ukraine war to Hungary's tussle with European Union and Budapest relations with India. Watch to more.
#hungary #india #latestnews
About Channel:
WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One.
Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults.
Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI
Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com
Connect with us on our social media handles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews
Follow us on Google News for the latest updates
Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60
Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa
DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY
WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J
Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps
- published: 18 Jul 2023
- views: 16336
3:48
Chinese investments in Hungary are state-of-the-art: Péter Szijjártó
For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and trade, is personally proud to be the first foreign minister fr...
For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and trade, is personally proud to be the first foreign minister from the European Union to sign the implementation agreement for the Belt and Road Initiative. On the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, Szijjártó tells CGTN's Tian Wei that after 2020, most foreign investments in Hungary are coming from China. He lauds these investments as modern and state-of-the-art. He highlights that Hungarian foreign policy, much like China's, is very practical, which is to improve the economic competitiveness and economic performance of the country without ideological hang-ups.
Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA
Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv
https://wn.com/Chinese_Investments_In_Hungary_Are_State_Of_The_Art_Péter_Szijjártó
For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and trade, is personally proud to be the first foreign minister from the European Union to sign the implementation agreement for the Belt and Road Initiative. On the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, Szijjártó tells CGTN's Tian Wei that after 2020, most foreign investments in Hungary are coming from China. He lauds these investments as modern and state-of-the-art. He highlights that Hungarian foreign policy, much like China's, is very practical, which is to improve the economic competitiveness and economic performance of the country without ideological hang-ups.
Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA
Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv
- published: 19 Oct 2023
- views: 2850
14:22
Straight Talk with Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto | Ukraine-Russia Conflict | India-Hungary | WION
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto talks to WION. Hear what Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto says about the India-Hungary bilateral relationship and Russia-...
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto talks to WION. Hear what Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto says about the India-Hungary bilateral relationship and Russia-Ukraine conflict.
#India #Hungary #RussiaUkraineConflict
About Channel:
WION -The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One.
Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults.
Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI
Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com
Connect with us on our social media handles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews
Follow us on Google News for latest updates
Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60
Zee Bussiness:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa
DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY
WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J
Zee News Apps : https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps
https://wn.com/Straight_Talk_With_Hungarian_Fm_Peter_Szijjarto_|_Ukraine_Russia_Conflict_|_India_Hungary_|_Wion
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto talks to WION. Hear what Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto says about the India-Hungary bilateral relationship and Russia-Ukraine conflict.
#India #Hungary #RussiaUkraineConflict
About Channel:
WION -The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One.
Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults.
Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI
Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com
Connect with us on our social media handles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews
Follow us on Google News for latest updates
Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60
Zee Bussiness:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa
DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY
WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J
Zee News Apps : https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps
- published: 26 Mar 2022
- views: 333794
5:28
Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó speaks about EU, NATO and Russia-Ukraine war
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes the only way to end the Russia-Ukraine war is through negotiation, but the result of any such effort would d...
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes the only way to end the Russia-Ukraine war is through negotiation, but the result of any such effort would depend on the next United States president. He tells CNA's Jill Neubronner there is one man suited for the job in an exclusive interview, where he also talked about the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and his country's continuing relations with Russia.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub
Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories:
Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram
WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp
Follow us:
CNA: https://cna.asia
CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia
https://wn.com/Hungary's_Foreign_Minister_Péter_Szijjártó_Speaks_About_Eu,_Nato_And_Russia_Ukraine_War
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes the only way to end the Russia-Ukraine war is through negotiation, but the result of any such effort would depend on the next United States president. He tells CNA's Jill Neubronner there is one man suited for the job in an exclusive interview, where he also talked about the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and his country's continuing relations with Russia.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub
Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories:
Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram
WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp
Follow us:
CNA: https://cna.asia
CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia
- published: 21 Mar 2024
- views: 25309
3:31
The EU should have 'isolated' the Ukraine war, says Hungarian foreign minister
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says the European Union has instead "globalized" the war.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says the European Union has instead "globalized" the war.
https://wn.com/The_Eu_Should_Have_'isolated'_The_Ukraine_War,_Says_Hungarian_Foreign_Minister
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says the European Union has instead "globalized" the war.
- published: 13 Sep 2023
- views: 2575
25:41
Peter Szijjarto: Why we fight the EU on refugees | Talk to Al Jazeera
Since the start of Europe's migrant crisis, Hungary has regularly been criticised over its controversial and tough immigration policies.
In September, the Euro...
Since the start of Europe's migrant crisis, Hungary has regularly been criticised over its controversial and tough immigration policies.
In September, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rejected complaints filed by Slovakia and Hungary against a mandatory quota to accept asylum seekers, established as part of efforts to resettle arriving refugees more equally across the EU.
The court's decision is final and not open to appeal. As a result, European officials will continue to be able to order member state governments to take in specific quotas of refugees entering the bloc.
Budapest condemned the court ruling as "appalling and irresponsible", saying the EU will pay for its security fence with Serbia. Hungary's foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, reportedly said: "This decision jeopardises the security and future of all of Europe. Politics has raped European law and values."
So is Hungary willing to play by the EU's rules? And with increasing criticism of the country's immigration policies and concerning freedom of speech, does Hungary really share the EU's values?
"I think [the criticism] it's extremely unfair because there's an issue where we don't agree - definitely. We think illegal migration is a security threat to Europe. Others say that illegal migration is acceptable. We don't think its acceptable. But that should not give the reason to anyone to question whether Hungary respects European values or not because we have been members of the European Union... we share the European regulations, and we share the European values, of course," Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's foreign minister, tells Al Jazeera.
Responding to criticism that his country isn't living up to its treaty obligations of accepting more refugees, Szijjarto tells Al Jazeera:
"Hungary has always fulfilled all the obligations we have on an international level. When the migrants came to Hungary, we have offered them the supply and treatment which is written in the international contracts and regulations. But those people were not ready to go to refugee camps, those people occupied public areas, those people blocked the highways, those people occupied the railway stations.... They refused to cooperate with the local authorities, they refused to go to the refugee camps, and they have violated very important European regulations..."
Hungary's foreign minister calls illegal migration a "bad phenomenon" and believes the migrant issue is to blame for the security threat facing Europe.
"The security situation has never been that bad in Europe than currently in modern history and the threat of terror has never been that serious as it is currently, and this is a direct consequence of the fact that 1.5 illegal migrants were allowed to come to Europe without any kind of control, regulation or check. And with this I don't say that those 1.5 million are terrorists - of course I don't say that - but I say such a big, illegal massive influx of people gave the opportunity for terrorist organisations to send their fighters, their terrorists to come to Europe."
"Our position is that we should not encourage more people to take the life hazard, life risk to come to Europe, but we should help them to stay as close to their homes as possible. That's why our initiative has always been to give more financial aid to Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, the Kurdish region of Iraq because these entities have been taking care of many refugees," Szijjarto says.
Despite disagreements and controversy, Szijjarto says Hungary is committed to staying in the EU: "We have been members of the European Union and we will be members of the European Union - that's not a question, no one raises this question."
More from Talk To Al Jazeera on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/ttajYT
Facebook - http://facebook.com/talktoaj
Twitter - http://twitter.com/talktoaljazeera
Website - http://www.aljazeera.com/talktojazeera/
More from Talk To Al Jazeera on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/ttajYT
Facebook - http://facebook.com/talktoaj
Twitter - http://twitter.com/talktoaljazeera
Website - http://www.aljazeera.com/talktojazeera/
https://wn.com/Peter_Szijjarto_Why_We_Fight_The_Eu_On_Refugees_|_Talk_To_Al_Jazeera
Since the start of Europe's migrant crisis, Hungary has regularly been criticised over its controversial and tough immigration policies.
In September, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rejected complaints filed by Slovakia and Hungary against a mandatory quota to accept asylum seekers, established as part of efforts to resettle arriving refugees more equally across the EU.
The court's decision is final and not open to appeal. As a result, European officials will continue to be able to order member state governments to take in specific quotas of refugees entering the bloc.
Budapest condemned the court ruling as "appalling and irresponsible", saying the EU will pay for its security fence with Serbia. Hungary's foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, reportedly said: "This decision jeopardises the security and future of all of Europe. Politics has raped European law and values."
So is Hungary willing to play by the EU's rules? And with increasing criticism of the country's immigration policies and concerning freedom of speech, does Hungary really share the EU's values?
"I think [the criticism] it's extremely unfair because there's an issue where we don't agree - definitely. We think illegal migration is a security threat to Europe. Others say that illegal migration is acceptable. We don't think its acceptable. But that should not give the reason to anyone to question whether Hungary respects European values or not because we have been members of the European Union... we share the European regulations, and we share the European values, of course," Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's foreign minister, tells Al Jazeera.
Responding to criticism that his country isn't living up to its treaty obligations of accepting more refugees, Szijjarto tells Al Jazeera:
"Hungary has always fulfilled all the obligations we have on an international level. When the migrants came to Hungary, we have offered them the supply and treatment which is written in the international contracts and regulations. But those people were not ready to go to refugee camps, those people occupied public areas, those people blocked the highways, those people occupied the railway stations.... They refused to cooperate with the local authorities, they refused to go to the refugee camps, and they have violated very important European regulations..."
Hungary's foreign minister calls illegal migration a "bad phenomenon" and believes the migrant issue is to blame for the security threat facing Europe.
"The security situation has never been that bad in Europe than currently in modern history and the threat of terror has never been that serious as it is currently, and this is a direct consequence of the fact that 1.5 illegal migrants were allowed to come to Europe without any kind of control, regulation or check. And with this I don't say that those 1.5 million are terrorists - of course I don't say that - but I say such a big, illegal massive influx of people gave the opportunity for terrorist organisations to send their fighters, their terrorists to come to Europe."
"Our position is that we should not encourage more people to take the life hazard, life risk to come to Europe, but we should help them to stay as close to their homes as possible. That's why our initiative has always been to give more financial aid to Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, the Kurdish region of Iraq because these entities have been taking care of many refugees," Szijjarto says.
Despite disagreements and controversy, Szijjarto says Hungary is committed to staying in the EU: "We have been members of the European Union and we will be members of the European Union - that's not a question, no one raises this question."
More from Talk To Al Jazeera on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/ttajYT
Facebook - http://facebook.com/talktoaj
Twitter - http://twitter.com/talktoaljazeera
Website - http://www.aljazeera.com/talktojazeera/
More from Talk To Al Jazeera on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/ttajYT
Facebook - http://facebook.com/talktoaj
Twitter - http://twitter.com/talktoaljazeera
Website - http://www.aljazeera.com/talktojazeera/
- published: 30 Sep 2017
- views: 54293