Foreign Minister Highlights Record Trade, Education, and Energy Cooperation with Turkic States [Video]

Hungary’s foreign relations have been strengthened through its collaboration with the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), as highlighted by the recent visit of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Minister of Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó to Kyrgyzstan.

Péter Szijjártó emphasized Hungary’s record-breaking trade growth with OTS member states, marking a 350% increase over the last 15 years. The Foreign Minister also highlighted that Hungary’s economic ties with OTS countries, now exceeding USD 5B in trade, have grown significantly, aligning with Viktor Orbán’s earlier statement about the increasing cooperation between Hungary and the Turkic states.

As Mr. Szijjártó noted, Hungary benefits from this growing partnership, emphasizing that the bond is not only based on mutual interests but on shared successes.

A key area of collaboration has been in education and energy. Minister Szijjártó reported a record number of over 5,000 students from OTS countries applying for Hungarian scholarships, while Hungary has bolstered its energy security through …