Hungarian FM Szijjártó to visit Minsk on May 29

May 28, Pozirk. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is expected to arrive in Minsk on Wednesday with a working visit, the Belarusian foreign ministry’s press office reports.

He will discuss trade, economy and investments with Belarus’ top diplomat Siarhiej Alejnik, focusing on cooperation in energy, agriculture, industry, healthcare, construction and education sectors, it noted.

Both officials will also co-chair the 12th meeting of the intergovernmental Belarusian-Hungarian economic cooperation commission.

Szijjártó visited Minsk twice last year: in February and October, aiming to promote dialogue, economic cooperation and educational and cultural exchanges.

Last September, Alaksandar Łukašenka accepted credentials from Hungary’s Zita Bencsik, the only EU ambassador to present credentials to the Belarusian ruler after 2020.

Hungary is the only EU member to maintain official contacts with the Belarusian government, accused of human rights abuse.

Budapest joined the EU sanctions against Minsk, but Hungarian officials have repeatedly stated their opposition to that policy.

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