MINSK, 28 October (BelTA) – The current global security situation should serve as an impetus for more active dialogue, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó said at the 3rd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security on 28 October, BelTA has learned.
"Indeed, security and the global security situation are in a critical state. We live in a dangerous world. It can be unequivocally stated that global security is in its worst state since the end of the Cold War. We can also say that global security is also in its worst state since the end of WWII," Péter Szijjártó said.
He pointed out challenges that can only be resolved through consensus. “However, we are unable to reach a consensus or an agreement. What conclusions should we draw from this situation?” the minister asked.
According to him, the West has drawn a conclusion: isolation is necessary, dialogue must be avoided and communication completely ceased, while military "solutions" should be employed. Péter Szijjártó emphasized that he placed the word "solutions" in quotation marks because military actions are never true solutions.
“But our response is entirely different. We believe that the current situation should serve as an impetus for more active dialogue. Dialogue must be closer than ever before. And we must have hope and negotiate in the name of peace," he affirmed.
Péter Szijjártó noted that it is a great honor for him to be invited to the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security for the third time. He understands that he will face much criticism for attending it. However, the global security situation requires it.
"Indeed, security and the global security situation are in a critical state. We live in a dangerous world. It can be unequivocally stated that global security is in its worst state since the end of the Cold War. We can also say that global security is also in its worst state since the end of WWII," Péter Szijjártó said.
He pointed out challenges that can only be resolved through consensus. “However, we are unable to reach a consensus or an agreement. What conclusions should we draw from this situation?” the minister asked.
According to him, the West has drawn a conclusion: isolation is necessary, dialogue must be avoided and communication completely ceased, while military "solutions" should be employed. Péter Szijjártó emphasized that he placed the word "solutions" in quotation marks because military actions are never true solutions.
“But our response is entirely different. We believe that the current situation should serve as an impetus for more active dialogue. Dialogue must be closer than ever before. And we must have hope and negotiate in the name of peace," he affirmed.
Péter Szijjártó noted that it is a great honor for him to be invited to the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security for the third time. He understands that he will face much criticism for attending it. However, the global security situation requires it.
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