Vladimir Dobrovolsky. The European Union will lose weight in international and competitiveness, If you will not be able to establish a constructive and pragmatic relations with Russia, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Hungary p?ter szijj?rt?.

"punishment will once again be on the agenda only at the end of the year, and I dream That the conflict will be resolved and will begin a new Chapter. Because Europe needs pragmatic cooperation with Russia. If we are not able to start a pragmatic and strategic relations with Russia, We will lose a very important factor of our strength and competitiveness, " said Siyarto Russian reporters after an informal meeting of foreign Ministers of member countries of the EU.

according to his statement at the Ministerial meeting substantive dialogue on Russia." As for Russia, We agreed That the points of the Minsk agreement must be made 100% on all sides. I clearly said That resolving the fall in Ukraine in the interests of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, CIS and Europe ", - said the Minister.

according to his statement, what is happening in Ukraine leads to significant challenges for Europe.

"for example, Hungary has lost almost 50% of their exports to the Russian Federation in the first part of the current year, and our rate is not the highest. We have made it clear That, from the perspective of the EU to regain at least some lost our competitiveness, we need a strategic and pragmatic cooperation with Russia, of course, with mutual respect for international law. I dream That all points of the Minsk agreement will be made by all parties, it will be possible to open a new page, " said Siyarto.

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