PM: In last 7 years, relations with Turkic states became of great importance for Hungary

Relations with the Turkic states have become even more important for Hungary in the last seven years, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said at the informal meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Budapest on May 21, Report informs.

According to Orban, friendship between the member and observer states of the OTS is very important

Orban said that Hungary has been living in the shadow of war for three years:

"Although we could not prevent it, we were able to reduce its impact on us with the help of the Turkic states. I congratulate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on taking on the peace mission between Russia and Ukraine. Like many countries, we are also experiencing an energy crisis due to the war. Today, the need for gas and energy within Europe has increased three to four times, and as a result, we cannot be competitive. Because the current situation has shaken the foundations of Europe."

The prime minister then touched upon relations with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing that steps have been taken to contribute to economic development with those countries.