MUNICH, Germany, February 13. Only a realistic, positive and pragmatic approach can keep the U.S. engaged in European security, Hungarian Defence Ministry told Trend in an exclusive interview ahead of the Munich Security Conference.
The Ministry believes that in the current fragile and evolving security environment, NATO is more important than ever.
“The Alliance is the cornerstone of European security. At last
year’s Summit in the Hague, we sent a strong signal about the
transatlantic bond and about the determination of European Allies
and Canada to take more responsibility for our regional security.
Europe needs the United States as an ally. Only a realistic,
positive and pragmatic approach can keep the U.S. engaged. As a
credible Ally, Hungary is committed to taking on its fair share of
the burden and making significant efforts to fulfil its
obligations.
EU-NATO cooperation is key, as preserving the Euro-Atlantic unity
remains critical. We welcome the fact that both NATO and the EU are
adapting and responding to the new realities of complex threats and
overall unpredictable events. At the same time, we have to avoid
creating unnecessary duplications or parallel work strands. Hungary
believes interconnectivity enhances international stability.
European nations need to better cooperate with our partners
globally. Cooperation has to be pragmatic and mutual. We must
remain open to talk even with difficult partners, even potential
adversaries, in order to maintain stability,” said the
ministry.