Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulates Hungary’s Peter Magyar and signals cooperation on energy
The Facts
- Robert Fico congratulated Peter Magyar on his election victory in Hungary and said he was ready for intensive cooperation with the new Hungarian prime minister.
- Fico said he respects or accepts the decision of Hungarian voters in the parliamentary election.
- Fico said Slovakia seeks friendly and mutually beneficial relations with Hungary.
- Fico highlighted cooperation with Hungary on protecting energy interests.
- Fico said Slovakia supports reviving the Visegrád Group format.
- Fico said Slovakia, Hungary and Central Europe have a significant interest in restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Context
What did Fico say about working with Hungary’s new government?
Fico said he accepts the Hungarian election result, congratulated Peter Magyar, and said he was ready for “intensive cooperation” with the new Hungarian prime minister Reuters,Интерфакс-У….
Why did Fico mention the Druzhba pipeline?
He linked it to shared Slovak-Hungarian energy interests, saying Slovakia, Hungary and Central Europe have an ongoing interest in restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline УКРІНФОРМ,rossaprimavera.ru.
What regional cooperation did Fico say Slovakia wants to revive?
Fico said Slovakia supports reviving the Visegrád Group format, the regional grouping that includes Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Czechia Українська …,Интерфакс-У….
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