Problems between East and West must be resolved through dialogue, a "new cold war" is against Hungary's interests, Foreign Minister Peter Siarto was quoted as saying by Hungary Today.
"Russia must be seen as a reality in the region. It is important for everyone to realize that Europe, especially Central Europe, needs to cooperate with Moscow on certain issues, "he said, citing energy supplies. Lack of cooperation in the sector would lead to a "serious situation".
Regarding countries that "see Russia as a threat for historical or geographical reasons", Siarto noted that Hungary has contributed to the protection of Baltic airspace in two NATO missions and will do so again next year. Hungary sees these countries as allies.
Siarto calls for a "reasonable, respectful" East-West dialogue
"Reasonable and respectful dialogue between East and West is always the best for us Hungarians and Central Europeans," Siarto said in a video message released Wednesday.
In a video recorded during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Latvia, Siarto said:
"Hungary has no interest in a new Cold War or a Cold War-like psychotic state."
The foreign minister added that such a situation would "seriously damage our national security interests".
Hungary, he added, supports all NATO and European Union initiatives aimed at establishing further communication channels "between East and West, between Russia and NATO and between Russia and the EU," the minister said.
"We have an interest in solving problems through dialogue, through diplomatic channels," Siarto added.
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