Pavel and the Hungarian agreed on the necessity of Europe's representation in negotiations about Ukraine

During a meeting at Prague Castle, Czech President Petr Pavel and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar agreed on the necessity of having a European representative with a clear mandate in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. They also discussed Hungary's stance on EU expansion and other positions of the new Hungarian government. The meeting included discussions on various European and international topics, such as EU competitiveness, energy security, and migration. Both leaders announced their commitment to securing funding for high-speed rail projects in the upcoming EU financial framework. This was the first joint meeting of the Czech and Hungarian governments, aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries.