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U.S. secretary and Hungary’s prime minister hail a "golden era" as energy deals, investments and sanctions waivers deepen ties
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Rubio and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described bilateral relations as at a recent high, citing 17 U.S. investments, energy agreements and a visa-restoration for Hungarians — while journalists pressed both sides on the scope of sanctions waivers and ties with China.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and U.S. Secretary of State Michael Rubio used a joint Budapest press conference to frame bilateral ties as unusually close, highlighting new energy deals, U.S. investments and restored visa-free travel for Hungarians.
Orbán opened by thanking "the United States President" and said, "Hungarians can once again travel to the U.S. without a visa," framing recent developments as evidence of an improved relationship. He also said Hungary had been invited to a "Peace Council" whose first meeting would take place in Washington, D.C., and described newly signed agreements in oil, gas and nuclear energy as "of key importance."
Rubio called the relationship a "golden age," pointed to 17 U.S. investments decided since last January and credited close…
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