Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, during talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Vienna, said that Hungary intends to play a “constructive role in the European Union” by protecting national interests, reports Anadolu.

“The time has come for Austria and Hungary to start a new chapter in their relations, focusing on closer cooperation instead of previous disagreements,” Magyar was quoted as saying at a joint press conference by Hungarian newspaper Magyar.

the Hungarian economy and the stabilization of public finances”.

The Hungarian prime minister also confirmed that Budapest wants to revive the Visegrad Group (V4), saying that Hungary plans to organize a summit with the leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia by the end of June.

Magyar added that wider regional cooperation could also include Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania and the Balkan countries. Western.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker stressed the importance of Austrian-Hungarian economic relations, noting that around 1,400 Austrian companies operate in Hungary and employ around 70,000 people.

He stressed the importance of “legal certainty and a predictable economic environment” for businesses, while acknowledging ongoing disputes over Hungary’s special taxes on foreign companies.

Stocker also expressed support for EU enlargement, “especially in the case of the Western Balkan countries”.

“Enlargement is one of the most important geopolitical tools for peace, security and stability in Europe”, he said.

Migration, energy, security and transport infrastructure were also at the center of the talks.

Magyar said Hungary wants to “ease or eliminate repeated border controls”, arguing that Budapest continues to guarantee the protection of the external borders of the European Union.

In the field of energy, both leaders emphasized diversification and stronger regional cooperation.

Magyar promised support for “the development of cross-border energy capacities and gas pipeline systems, as well as the further diversification of energy sources”, saying that this issue directly affects Europe’s competitiveness.

Source: prizrenpost