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Péter Szijjártó

A handout picture provided by the office of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shows Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri (C-L) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (C) review the honour guard upon his arrival in Tehran on November 30, 2015. (AFP/ IRANIAN PRESIDENCY)
April 8, 2026, 11:56 pm
Report: Hungary offered Iran intel on Hezbollah pager attack by Israel
Transcript of call two weeks after 2024 operation in Lebanon prompts concern among Western officials over Budapest’s ties to Islamic Republic, despite outward pro-Israel stance
By ToI Staff
Iranians gather in front of Tehran's Azadi Tower to mark the 44nd anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, on February 11, 2023. (AFP)
February 14, 2023, 11:54 pm
Defying EU boycott, Poland and Hungary send envoys to Iran Revolution anniversary
Both countries ignore tacit agreement among European capitals not to attend high-profile public ceremonies amid Tehran’s brutal repression of months-long popular uprising
By Ash Obel
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto answers journalists' questions during an interview at the Hungarian Embassy in Paris on May 18, 2021. (BERTRAND GUAY / AFP)
May 18, 2021, 11:55 pm
Hungary FM slams EU’s ‘one-sided’ statements on Israel
Peter Szijjarto urges bloc to engage in ‘less judgement, less lecturing, less criticism, less interference and more pragmatic cooperation’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, right, and Heiko Maas, German Foreign Minister, left. (Attila Kovacs/MTI via AP / Kay Nietfeld/dpa via AP)
February 10, 2021, 1:10 am
Germany, Hungary back Israel in opposing ICC ruling on war crimes probe
Foreign ministers Heiko Maas, Péter Szijjártó say International Criminal Court does not have jurisdiction to investigate alleged crimes by Israel, Hamas
By ToI Staff
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, center, his Hungarian counterpart Peter Peter Szijjártó, left and Israeli Minister of Science and Technology Izhar Shay, right, give elbow bump greetings during their meeting, in Jerusalem, July 20, 2020. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool via AP)
July 20, 2020, 8:27 pm
FM Ashkenazi to Hungarian counterpart: US peace plan a ‘significant opportunity’
Gabi Ashkenazi meets with visiting Peter Szijjártó, urges Budapest to use its position on UN atomic watchdog’s board to hold Iran accountable for its ‘malign activities’
By Raphael Ahren and ToI Staff
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó and PM Benjamin Netanyahu open the Hungary's trade mission in central Jerusalem, March 19, 2019. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
July 19, 2020, 9:47 pm
Hungary FM, one of Israel’s staunchest allies in Europe, due in Jerusalem Monday
In half-day visit, Péter Szijjártó to meet Netanyahu and Ashkenazi to discuss fight against COVID-19; annexation not high on agenda, Jerusalem officials say
By Raphael Ahren
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in his office in Budapest, Hungary, June 14, 2019. (Attila Kovacs/MTI via AP)
May 21, 2020, 4:51 pm
Ashkenazi denies agreeing with Hungary on need to fight illegal migration
New FM says he and Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó never even discussed the issue; Budapest vows to continue blocking anti-Israel statements in international forums
By Raphael Ahren
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in his office in Budapest, Hungary, June 14, 2019. (Attila Kovacs/MTI via AP)
February 5, 2020, 10:46 pm
Bucking EU position, Hungary expresses support for Trump peace plan
After meeting Kushner, FM Peter Szijjarto says efforts to resolve conflict need ‘new impetus,’ and US offer ‘is suitable for creating peace and stability in the region’
By Raphael Ahren
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in his office in Budapest, Hungary, June 14, 2019. (Attila Kovacs/MTI via AP)
January 11, 2020, 11:30 pm
Backing Israel, Hungary says it opposes potential ICC probe of Jewish state
Foreign minister says Israel’s argument against court’s jurisdiction is ‘justified,’ promises ‘continued friendship and cooperation’
By ToI Staff
Jewish workers work at Beit El winery in the Jewish settlement of Beit El in the West Bank, September 4, 2019. (Hillel Maeir/Flash90)
December 2, 2019, 6:43 am
On labeling settlement goods, the European Union is far from united
ToI asks 10 member states how last month’s court decision will affect their policy. Some eagerly reaffirmed their existing labeling regime, some demurred, France refused to comment
By Raphael Ahren
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó and PM Benjamin Netanyahu open the Hungary's trade mission in central Jerusalem, March 19, 2019. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
November 19, 2019, 10:39 pm
Budapest blocks joint EU statement condemning US shift on settlements
Hungarian FM said to instruct his diplomats to block any text on the legal status of settlements; France, Germany, Spain issue their own statements
By Raphael Ahren
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó and PM Benjamin Netanyahu open the Hungary's trade mission in central Jerusalem, March 19, 2019. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
March 20, 2019, 11:55 pm
EU reiterates opposition to diplomatic missions in Jerusalem
Day after Hungary opens trade office that is said to be a branch of country’s embassy, union says members will ‘continue to respect the international consensus’ on the city
By Raphael Ahren
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó and PM Benjamin Netanyahu open the Hungary's trade mission in central Jerusalem, March 19, 2019. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
March 19, 2019, 7:29 pm
In first for EU state, Hungary opens diplomatic trade office in Jerusalem
Three diplomats to be stationed in new mission, which is billed as a ‘branch’ of country’s embassy
By Raphael Ahren
United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein addresses the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on February 26, 2018 in Geneva. (AFP PHOTO / Jean-Guy PYTHON)
February 26, 2018, 7:38 pm
Hungary demands resignation of UN rights chief over Orban criticism
Budapest enraged after Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein singles out PM as ‘xenophobe and racist’ for anti-migration stance
By AFP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards a plane to go on an official state visit to Poland, on June 12, 2013. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash 90)
July 14, 2017, 6:56 am
In visiting Hungary, critics say, Netanyahu puts realpolitik ahead of ties with local Jews
Traveling to Budapest next week, Israel’s prime minister will be seen as embracing a government accused of promoting anti-Semitism
By Raphael Ahren
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