Czech and Hungarian presidents discuss support for Ukraine and European security

Czechia and Hungary share similar views on European security and see continued support for Ukraine as a strategic investment in their own security, President Petr Pavel said after meeting his Hungarian counterpart András Baka at Prague Castle on Tuesday. Baka also condemned Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Pavel said both countries support a united European approach towards Russia and share an interest in energy security and transport infrastructure.

Baka, who took office in August, is making his first official bilateral foreign visit to Czechia. He said Hungary wants to be a reliable member of the EU and NATO and supports further EU enlargement, including to the Western Balkans and Ukraine.