📞 An in-depth first call with Hungary’s Foreign Minister-designate Anita Orbán @_OrbanAnita. 🇭🇺🇱🇻
We discussed strengthening bilateral relations, exchange of visits, cooperation in the EU and NATO, and making progress on key decisions on support for Ukraine.
🇭🇺🇪🇺 Rīgas dome šovakar izgaismota par godu demokrātijas un Eiropas vērtību uzvarai Ungārijā.
Tonight, Riga City Council lights up to celebrate the victory of democracy and European values together with the people of Hungary.
Had a good call today with @magyarpeterMP to congratulate him on TISZA’s election victory in Hungary.
We discussed a need to work closely on Europe’s key priorities-security, competitiveness and migration, and cooperate together within the EPP family.
Latvia stands ready for close cooperation with Hungary’s new leadership.
The Hungarian people have made their voice heard loud and clear, their choice must be respected by all. A strong, democratic EU built on shared values, common interests, and mutual respect serves everyone in Europe and beyond. 🇱🇻 is ready to work with 🇭🇺 to achieve these goals.
Hungary chose Europe yesterday. I am extremely happy. Hungary will be a strong ally in NATO and Europe again, said Péter Magyar. I look forward to strengthening cooperation with our allies.
Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP on historic victory in elections in Hungary. I look forward to working with you on advancing common European interests and values.
The Hungarian Defence Forces' four-month Baltic Air Policing mission has come to an end. The successful mission demonstrated Hungary’s commitment to NATO and its solidarity as an ally.
https://t.co/mH20H978ts
It's time to start talking to the Russians. There is no benefit for Europeans to maintain the policy of neglecting our own interests. https://t.co/DgW8uFbDaS
Two 🇭🇺 Gripen fighters on @NATO Baltic #AirPolicing scrambled on 25 Sep from Siauliai 🇱🇹 in response to a 🇷🇺 Su-30, Su-35 and 3x MiG-31 flying close to 🇱🇻 airspace
🇭🇺 demonstrates the Alliance’s commitment to protecting and safeguarding the Baltics and the eastern flank
🇭🇺✈️ From August 1, Hungary will again safeguard Baltic airspace with 4 Gripens and 80 personnel. This is our fourth mission since 2015, this time alongside 🇪🇸 and 🇮🇹 allies. #NATO#BAP
EU Member States' Ambassadors met State Secretary of the @Arlietas Mr Andžejs Viļumsons at a meeting hosted by the @HU24EU Presidency of the Council of the EU today. We had an excellent discussion covering a wide range of topical foreign policy issues of common interest.
Former President of 🇱🇻 Latvia Egil Levits recounts how, together with Otto von Habsburg, he helped his country through the European Parliament in the 1980s.
Great seminar on Otto and Latvia by @urkutiAMB at @lvuniversity
So @urkutiAMB has invited me to talk at a conference on Otto v. Habsburg in 🇱🇻 Riga which means that Thursday I will visit, for the FIRST TIME, 🇱🇻Latvia🇱🇻!!!
VERY excited!
📢 Budapest Declaration adopted!
At today’s #EUCOBudapest, leaders have adopted the #BudapestDeclaration on the New European Competitiveness Deal - an initiative of the Hungarian presidency focused on strengthening the EU's #competitiveness. This commitment paves the way for boosting innovation, simplifying regulations, and achieving industrial and energy resilience.
Read the full declaration here: https://t.co/5d2IK6oEel
#EUCOBudapest
#HU24EU
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