Hungarian PM Receives Suzuki Chairman

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Toshihiro Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of the Japanese Suzuki Motor Corporation in his office in the Buda Castle this Monday, the Prime Minister's Office told MTI.

During the meeting, the parties reviewed the situation of the European and Hungarian automotive industries and the challenges of the technical transition. According to the Prime Minister, “we are interested in Suzuki's success, and that the relationship between the Hungarians and Suzuki is more than just business: it is a friendship.”

Regarding the state of the Hungarian economy, Viktor Orbán was of the view that “our economy will continue to grow this year and next year; credit rating agencies, investors, Hungarian entrepreneurs and the Hungarian people also have confidence in Hungary.” He said “we are optimistic,” but at the same time, he expressed his opinion that “war is a great danger, and in this respect the situation is very difficult, because war not only destroys lives, families and people's wealth, but also entire economies.”