At a press conference in Vienna after talks with counterparts from Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjártó stated that Hungary does not plan to debate the implications of the new agreement. He underscored that energy contracts with Russia continue to be valid in the long term, with current agreements remaining in force according to TASS reporting.
The minister also announced plans to travel to Moscow on October 13 to take part in Russian Energy Week. He noted that he revealed this intention following a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the United Nations General Assembly session in New York at the end of the prior week.
Szijjártó added that during his Moscow visit he intends to meet with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak to discuss cooperation in the energy sector. He stressed that there is no need for new agreements with Russia, as oil and gas supplies are already secured under existing contracts.
On September 23, Szijjártó said that Lavrov reassured him that oil and gas deliveries to Hungary would continue under the current contractual framework. The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about energy security and the role of Russia in satisfying Hungary’s energy needs.
Earlier statements also touched on how much gas the European Union has managed to store and secure, highlighting the broader context of European energy resilience and Hungary’s position within that framework. The conversations reflect Hungary’s emphasis on reliability and continuity in energy supply while navigating the evolving European energy landscape.
These developments underscore Hungary’s approach to energy diplomacy, focusing on stability through established contracts and ongoing dialogue with Moscow, even as European partners pursue diversification and increased storage capacities to reduce dependence on any single supplier. The statements were reported by multiple outlets, with background context provided by government and media briefings at the time of the meetings.