Hungary ready to encourage Ukraine’s European integration, - Ambassador Íjgyártó

Ambassador of Hungary to Ukraine István Íjgyártó said during his visit to the Zakarpattia region that positive developments in bilateral relations between Hungary and Ukraine have started to emerge.

Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform.

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Íjgyártó mentioned that even though last year was difficult, he hopes to see positive developments in Ukraine-Hungary relations in the following year.

"It is unnatural for our nations to have strained relations. We have common goals, a lot of similar problems, and it is important for everyone to understand and realize that there have been no misunderstandings between Ukraine and Hungary in a very long time. And we should not have problems today," said Íjgyártó.

The ambassador stressed that the tensions in relations between two countries resulted in termination of important joint projects.

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"We would like the progress and economic development we see in Hungary to start in Ukraine. Therefore, we primarily want to continue transport and road infrastructure cooperation with Ukraine," Íjgyártó said. This will significantly strengthen the links between the states, he added

Hungary is ready to contribute to the European integration of Ukraine, Íjgyártó emphasized.