In a post on the X social network, Ante Šušnjar pointed out that it is “encouraging” to hear Hungary talk about respecting European Union rights and binding rules.
When those words are not just a topic for discussion or posting on social networks, they are exactly what makes our region stable and safe, said Šušnjar.
He recalled that several decades ago, Hungarian strategic thinking supported the strengthening of the Adriatic oil pipeline so that Central Europe would not depend on one eastern route and one supplier.
Long before today’s political attitudes, your compatriots understood the value of the Adriatic alternative as a way out of the Russian trap. That long-standing Hungarian idea is becoming a reality today, he said.
He emphasized that the Adria pipeline is reliable, safe and price competitive, and that it has the capacity to meet the needs of Hungary and Slovakia.
It helps Europe move away from Russian energy pressure. That’s what it was built for and that’s what it still serves, pointed out Šušnjar.
He added that Croatia is ready to act responsibly and constructively, fully in accordance with the rules of the European Union and the regulations of the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in order to protect security of supply.
There is an alternative, addiction is no longer destiny. Don’t let it become your choice, he said.
In the end, alluding to the British series “Yes, Minister”, he added that you should not believe anything until it is officially denied, especially when last year’s claims about “lack of capacity” turn into this year’s reference to “EU obligations”.
Szijjártó: We ask for compliance, not favors
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said earlier on Tuesday that Hungary is not asking Croatia for a favor, but for compliance with the binding rules of the European Union in the event of oil transit difficulties.
He pointed out that the problem arose due to the blocking of deliveries of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline.
Let’s be clear. Hungary is not asking Croatia for a service in connection with the Adria oil pipeline (JANAF), but rather compliance with binding EU rules in case transit through the oil pipeline becomes difficult or impossible, said Szijjártó.
He added that, according to him, Ukraine is blocking oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline for political reasons.
(Vijesti.ba)
