Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi received a Congressional Delegation from the United States led by Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana February 24, 2012. U.S. Congressmen regularly visit their European allies: the current delegation visited Paris, Brussels, and Bratislava before coming to Budapest.

The Minister informed the delegation – consisting of Republican and Democratic lawmakers – about the political and economic processes in Hungary and the course of the governmental decisions, with particular regards to the current legislative questions in Hungary. János Martonyi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguard freedom of religion and freedom of press; the independence of the judiciary; as well as the system of checks and balances.

The Congressmen emphasized the commitment of the United States towards the stability of Europe as a whole. They appreciated the anti-corruption measures of the government in particular compared to the former times. Besides congratulating to the majority of the government in the Parliament, the Congressmen stressed the importance of the involvement of the opposition in the legislative process. János Martonyi highlighted in his reply the government’s readiness to cooperate with the opposition on the adoption of further cardinal laws by the Parliament.

(kormany.hu)