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OECD, too, has upgraded growth projection for Hungarian economy

Ministry of Finance, November 21, 2018 5:17 PM

The OECD has upgraded its 2018 growth projection for Hungary from the earlier 4.4 per cent to 4.6 per cent, but also for next year its projection concerning the growth of the Hungarian economy is 0.3 per cent more optimistic than earlier.

A growth rate between 4.3-4.5 per cent is expected for this year, and a growth rate above 4 per cent for next year

Ministry of Finance, November 21, 2018 5:12 PM

According to Finance Minister Mihály Varga, the Hungarian gross domestic product will increase by 4.3 to 4.5 per cent this year, and based on the government’s expectations, the economy in Hungary will expand at a rate above 4 per cent next year as well.

The goal is a strong and successful Europe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 21, 2018 12:49 PM

“Everyone wants a strong and successful Europe, but has differing views on how this can be achieved”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said at a conference entitled “The Day of Hungarian Diplomacy”, organised by the National University of Public Service’s Faculty of International and European Studies in Budapest.

It is important to maintain relations with political players who understand the Hungarian position

Government spokesperson, November 21, 2018 12:44 PM

In the present political atmosphere in Europe, it is very important to maintain relations with political players who are open and receptive to the Hungarian and Central European position regarding Europe policy, the future of the European Union and illegal migration, the Government Spokesperson told the public service media on Tuesday in Rome.

EU Defence Ministers stressed importance of NATO and EU cooperation

Ministry of Defence, November 21, 2018 12:39 PM

On 19-20 November the EU Foreign Affairs Council had a ministerial-level meeting in Brussels. At the two-day event Hungary was represented by Defence Minister Dr Tibor Benkő and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó.

In Washington, Hungary is regarded as a dependable ally that is offering a partnership

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 21, 2018 12:28 PM

“In Washington, Hungary is regarded as a dependable ally that is offering a partnership”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Parliamentary State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar stressed in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI from Washington.

The former Macedonian Prime Minister crossed the border in full accordance with regulations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 21, 2018 11:33 AM

“Former Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski had to cross three borders to get to Hungary, and in all three cases he did so in full accordance with regulations”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said at a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday.

Mihály Varga holds talks with CEO of Provident

Ministry of Finance, November 21, 2018 8:33 AM

Minister of Finance Mihály Varga received the CEO of International Personal Finance Inc., international parent company of Provident Finance Cls., Gerard Ryan in his office in Tuesday.

Statement by the Ministry of Interior

Ministry of Interior, November 20, 2018 7:32 PM

With relation to the statements attributed to opposition MPs following the session of Parliament’s National Security Committee on 20 November 2018, the Ministry of Interior would like to definitively underline: The Director General of the Immigration and Asylum Office provided authoritative legal information on Nikola Gruevski’s asylum request that fully conformed to the given situation.

Europe must be capable of protecting its external borders

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 20, 2018 5:50 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó agrees with his Slovenian counterpart Miro Cerar that the protection of Europe’s external borders must be given priority, Europe must protect its external borders, he said in a telephone statement to Hungarian news agency MTI following his meetings in Ljubljana on Tuesday.