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Hungary’s Szijjártó Arrives in Moscow for Russia-Hungary Commission Talks on Non-Sanctioned Sectors

Budapest casts the visit as groundwork to secure a strong post-sanctions foothold for Hungarian businesses.

Overview

  • The foreign minister is leading a large government-and-business delegation to the December 9 intergovernmental commission meeting in Moscow.
  • Talks are set to focus on areas not affected by international sanctions, according to prior confirmation from Russia’s ambassador to Hungary.
  • Szijjártó said Hungary aims to be well positioned when restrictions are lifted and trade normalizes after the war ends.
  • He was received by Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, who heads the commission from the Russian side.
  • The minister outlined the delegation’s goals in a Facebook post, a platform labeled extremist and banned in Russia by authorities.