Foreign Minister János Martonyi received Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office Michael Link, who paid a courtesy call to the Minister July 3, 2012. Mr Link visited Budapest for the first time in his new capacity.

The parties discussed the challenges the European Union faces, the tasks and the action lines of the upcoming period, with special regard to the decisions of the European Council of June 28-29, 2012. Therefore, significant emphasis was given to the economic and financial consolidation of the EU and the Euro zone. Furthermore, the Foreign Minister and his guest reviewed the situation and integration perspectives of the Western Balkans.

The politician of the Free Democratic Party negotiated European political issues with Minister of State for EU Affairs Enikő Győri, who had invited him to Budapest. In the framework of his visit, Michael Link also consulted with State Secretary responsible for Foreign Affairs and Economy Péter Szíjjártó and Chief Advisor on European Policy and External Economic Relations Péter Gottfried in the Prime Minister’s Office.

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)