Georgian, Hungarian FMs discuss strategic relations, fruitful cooperation

Key issues related to strategic bilateral relations between Georgia and Hungary as well as ongoing fruitful cooperation across various sectors were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and her Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó on the sidelines of the Council of Europe Ministerial Session in Luxembourg.

The meeting focused on the cooperation in trade, economy, energy, and connectivity within the Black Sea region, the Foreign Ministry said.

Both parties underlined the significance of the upcoming intergovernmental summit between Georgia and Hungary, scheduled to take place in Budapest on 11-12 June.

Szijjártó reaffirmed Hungary’s firm support for Georgia’s integration into the European Union.

In order to further facilitate this process, both sides expressed readiness to deepen cooperation at both the political and expert levels.

The meeting also addressed regional challenges and the situation in Georgia’s Russian-occupied territories.

The Foreign Ministers agreed to continue coordinated cooperation and to further strengthen the bilateral partnership.