Orban’s visit to Georgia not in EU's interest Foreign Policy chief clarifies

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not represent the interests of the European Union during his visit to Georgia on October 28-29, Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said.

Borrell stated that "Orban is traveling to Georgia today, undoubtedly to demonstrate his support for the Georgian government," Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

He added, "Whatever Orban says during his visit, he does not represent the EU."

Zoltan Kovacs, secretary of state for international communication and international relations and spokesperson of the Hungarian government, posted on X that Orban's visit was organized at the request of the Georgian side.

Earlier, the Georgian government’s press service confirmed that Orban will make an official visit to the country and noted that Hungary currently holds the presidency of the EU Council.

By Vafa Guliyeva