Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, stated on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco, that Hungary considers Morocco as a key partner on various important topics such as migration, peace and stability. Szijjártó also indicated that Hungary backs Moroccan Autonomy plan in international bodies. Such plan “gives hope to end the Sahara conflict in compliance with UN resolutions”.
Hungarian-Moroccan diplomatic ties are getting stronger.
Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjártó, reiterated on Wednesday in Rabat his country’s position in support of the Autonomy Plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco, which it “backs in international bodies.”
This stance was expressed by the Hungarian minister at a press conference following his talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
“We are firmly convinced that the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco gives hope of finding a way out of this conflict in compliance with UN resolutions,” stressed Hungary’s top diplomat, adding that his country is “very sensitive” to issues of territorial integrity and respect for the sovereignty of States.
Hungary’s top diplomat also stated that Hungary can still count on Morocco to take action against illegal immigration in the face of the European Union, which pursues an irresponsible policy. “It is a great luck that we can count on North African countries that pursue a responsible security policy, such as Morocco. We consider Morocco to be one of the bulwarks of European security”, he added.
Szijjártó also insisted in showing gratitude towards Morocco for “curbing migration, for the steps it has taken to stabilize the region, and we are grateful to Morocco for taking a firm stand against terrorism. A fundamental prerequisite for European peace and security is African peace and security”, he said.
The minister also reported on the economic successes and welcomed the fact that Morocco has now become Hungary’s number one trade partner in Africa, with an increase of 36% in trade value. Hungary has also become a privileged destination for Moroccan students, who were 1.300 to apply to join hungarian universities.