Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Hungary's Peter Szijjarto in Beijing this week, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. The talks focused on deepening cooperation amid global challenges, with both sides emphasizing mutual trust and shared opportunities.
Key Highlights from the Meeting
Wang Yi highlighted China's appreciation for Hungary's commitment to collaboration despite 'interference and pressure,' likely nodding to EU-China tensions. 'Treating China as a partner is the right choice,' Szijjarto affirmed, rejecting decoupling rhetoric and underscoring Hungary's openness to Chinese investments in key Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects.
Looking Ahead: Hungary’s EU Presidency
With Hungary set to lead the EU’s rotating presidency later this year, Wang urged Budapest to advocate for a 'rational and friendly' view of China within the bloc. The move signals China’s push to counter perceptions of rivalry and strengthen economic ties with Europe.
Both sides agreed to expand high-tech and infrastructure collaboration, ensuring their partnership remains a win-win model for global diplomacy.
The talks focused on deepening cooperation amid global challenges, with both sides emphasizing mutual trust and shared opportunities.
'Treating China as a partner is the right choice,' Szijjarto affirmed, rejecting decoupling rhetoric and underscoring Hungary's openness to Chinese investments in key Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects.
The move signals China’s push to counter perceptions of rivalry and strengthen economic ties with Europe.
