Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi met US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker in Budapest on October 14. They discussed Europe’s situation, NATO’s main priorities and Hungary’s intentions within the alliance.
Minister István Kapitány also took part in the meeting, Ruszin-Szendi said. The talks covered steps to restart Hungary’s economy and how to raise defence spending to 5%.
The participants exchanged views on Europe’s future, relations between the United States and Europe, and ties among the US, Russia and NATO.