The US secretary of state has pledged Washington’s support for the Hungarian PM ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections, calling his leadership vital to America’s national interests.
Orban’s personal relationship with US President Donald Trump has translated into a “golden era” of relations between the two countries, Rubio noted.
“I can say to you with confidence that President Trump is deeply committed to your success,” Rubio said during a joint press conference in Budapest on Monday. “We want this country to do well. It’s in our national interest, especially as long as you’re the prime minister and the leader of this country.”
Rubio added that Washington would be prepared to explore ways to provide support should Orban face financial difficulties or challenges that “threaten the stability of your country.”
Orban stated that, as Hungary’s longest-serving prime minister and its longest-serving leader of the opposition, he was untroubled by any potential election outcome.
The April 12 vote is expected to be a tough test for Orban’s longstanding conservative rule, with the main challenge coming from Peter Magyar’s pro-EU Tisza Party. Orban accused it of acting under Brussels’ influence, claiming it employs “censorship, intervention, and manipulation” to undermine his government.
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