Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto highlighted the strategic importance of southern gas routes for Hungary’s energy stability, emphasizing Turkey’s role as a key transit hub. He noted that deliveries through TurkStream reached 7.8 billion cubic meters in 2025, making this corridor crucial for Hungary’s gas supply.
He also stated that Hungary and Slovakia intend to challenge EU restrictions on Russian oil and gas through legal avenues, arguing that the measures are politically driven rather than based on practical energy needs.
According to Szijjarto, Hungary’s domestic energy security and the maintenance of low household utility prices are closely tied to political continuity. He suggested that achieving these objectives depends on a Fidesz–KDNP victory in the upcoming April elections.
At the same time, Hungary is working to expand energy cooperation with Turkey. Szijjarto revealed that MOL is in advanced discussions with Turkey’s TPAO on possible joint upstream oil and gas projects, pointing to deeper bilateral ties beyond transit cooperation alone.
