Szijjártó: Hungary and the Hungarian people have already paid a high price for the war in Ukraine
Hungary and the Hungarian people have already paid a high price for the war in Ukraine, the great powers should therefore focus on peace-building instead of taking steps that risk prolonging and escalating the conflict, Péter Szijjártó stated in the open debate of the UN Security Council in New York on Thursday.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at the meeting on peacemaking and peacekeeping, the head of the ministry thanked the Japanese presidency of the body for convening the meeting, saying that it is extremely timely and unique, as the international political discourse is always dominated by the rhetoric of war.
“War rhetoric is very loud, while peace rhetoric is barely audible“, he said.
He pointed out that, as a neighbor of Ukraine, the negative effects of the armed conflict can be felt in Hungary immediately and severely, which is why the government is extremely interested in peace.
More than one million refugees left Ukraine via Hungary, our country is carrying out its largest ever humanitarian action, the annual cost of energy imports has increased from around 7 billion euros to 17 billion euros, inflation is skyrocketing, he listed.
he reminded her that, in addition to Ukrainians, Transcarpathian Hungarians also fall victim to the fighting in large numbers.
Péter Szijjártó said: Hungary has already paid a high price for this war, despite the fact that the Hungarian people never wanted war and are not responsible for it.
“The Hungarian people made it extremely clear in last year’s parliamentary election that this is not our war, we do not want this war and we do not want to participate in any war against anyone” he underlined.
Péter Szijjártó: Hungary is not at war with anyone
“The Hungarian people are not responsible for this war, the Hungarian people cannot do anything about the outbreak of this war, the Hungarian people did not want this war,” he emphasized.
Szijjártó: Instead of warlike rhetoric, the focus should be on peacemaking
The international community should focus on peacebuilding instead of war rhetoric, instead of measures that risk the prolongation and escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine, dialogue is needed as soon as possible, Péter Szijjártó stated on Thursday in New York.
He then touched on the tragic consequences of the war, emphasizing that thousands of people die, millions are forced to leave their homes, families are torn apart, and the sanctions are a huge challenge for the European economy.
“It may look a little different hundreds or thousands of kilometers away, an ocean away, but believe me, those of us who live in the neighborhood see the situation as very serious” settings off.
“Please accept this message from the immediate neighborhood, this war must end immediately because we are in the 25th hour, we must focus on peace” he added.
The minister calls on the international community to replace its rhetoric with its rhetoric, and for the great powers to avoid making declarations that risk prolonging and escalating the war.
He stated: instead of increasing it, it should be delivered to establish a ceasefire and start peace negotiations.
“The UN was not created as an integration of like-minded countries, it is a platform for discussion, even between countries that are reluctant to sit at the same table“, he pointed out, emphasizing that by cutting off communication channels, the world would even give up hope for peace.