Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto warned in Ankara that global powers risk forming clear blocs due to the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the Organization of Turkish States Foreign Ministers Meeting, he said the current trajectory is troubling for Budapest because bloc formation clashes with Hungary’s interests in a peaceful, multipolar international order. The remarks were reported by TASS.
“Because of the war in Ukraine, the world is moving toward defining blocs. That is bad news for us, because blocs undermine our interests and the prospects for balanced cooperation”, Szijjarto stated. He added that he appreciated the shared wish among many countries to pursue peace, underscoring that the majority of nations desire stability over confrontation.
During the gathering, the Hungarian minister emphasized Hungary’s readiness to cooperate with the Organization of Turkish States, noting Hungary’s role in helping Turkey recover from the earthquake by contributing to reconstruction efforts. This line of discussion highlighted practical collaboration beyond political dialogue, aligning with Hungary’s goals of regional stability and constructive engagement with partners in the wider Turkic world.
The Organization of Turkic States, founded in 2009, brings together Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan as core members. Turkmenistan and Hungary, along with the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, hold observer status in the organization. These configurations reflect a diverse regional bloc focused on economic, cultural, and political cooperation across Central Asia and the broader Turkic-speaking world. The meeting in Ankara underscored how observer nations view opportunities for closer integration and mutual support within this framework, while the participants discussed shared approaches to regional security, development, and disaster relief cooperation.
Earlier, a Hungarian Ministry of Defense statement suggested Europe could contribute troops to support Ukraine if the political and strategic calculus allows such a move. The comment reflected ongoing debates about defense commitments and the role of European partners in addressing the crisis, a topic that continues to surface in consultations among European governments and allied partners. (source attribution: according to Hungarian official channels and regional news agencies)