BUDAPEST, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday that Hungary welcomes the Middle East ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and has the keen interest in fully implementing a Gaza ceasefire agreement,
"Hungary welcomes and highly appreciates the agreement that led to a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas," Szijjarto said during a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar who is in Hungary on its first official visit.
The agreement has significantly improved the security situation not only "in Europe, but in the whole world," Szijjarto said.
"We hope that this ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement will create the basis for the return of our Hungarian citizen who is still held captive by Hamas," Szijjarta said.
Sa'ar echoed Szijjarto's sentiments, highlighting the importance of the agreement in stabilizing the region. He also expressed gratitude for Hungary's support of Israel in the international arena.
Both ministers underscored the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries, particularly in light of the complex security situation in the Middle East. ■
