In a significant stride towards strengthening international relations, the Chinese premier Xi Jinping concluded his first European tour in five years with a visit to Hungary from May 5-10. This visit marks the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Hungary, underscoring the deepening ties between the two nations.
Both countries are advancing key infrastructure projects, including the ambitious Budapest-Belgrade railway, which aims to enhance connectivity across Europe. Additionally, cooperation in Hungary's nuclear industry highlights the strategic importance of this partnership.
Hungary's \"Eastern Opening\" strategy, championed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has proven beneficial for both nations. In a recent discussion with CMG's Zou Yun, Orbán emphasized Hungary's unique political and ideological stance within the European Union, especially as the country prepares to assume the rotating EU Presidency in July 2024.
Orbán highlighted the need for strong leadership in today's volatile global landscape and criticized the West's role in the internationalization of the conflict in Ukraine. \"Peace, harmony and cooperation are better than war,\" he stated, commending China's Belt and Road Initiative as a force for global peace and cooperation.
The enhanced collaboration between China and Hungary not only reinforces their bilateral relations but also plays a pivotal role in shaping the geopolitical dynamics within the European Union.
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