The ministers discussed cooperation opportunities between their countries and ministries. Hungary has consistently called for a ceasefire and for peace since the war started, Szalay-Bobrovniczky said after the talks. At the same time, this is the first time in the history of both countries when they had to react to changing security situations from the east and the south simultaneously, he said.
Serbia is “the leading country of the Western Balkans”, and the region faces ongoing security threats, Szalay-Bobrovniczky said. Tensions have escalated between Serbia and Kosovo lately, he noted. Hungary supports Serbia’s EU accession because it would aid the stability of the region, he said. Hungary has sent troops to the region to improve stability, he said. “Hungary has significant troops in NATO’s mission in Kosovo, and headed the force’s command in the past year,” he said. The commander’s work “in a very precarious time and place” was praised by the Serbian, Kosovan and international communities, he added.