US ambassador praises Hungary-US ties

US Ambassador David B. Cornstein said on Thursday that Hungary and America "have elevated the dialogue" in recent months, while ties are friendly and worthy of two allies. Speaking before parliament's foreign affairs committee, the ambassador referred to the "deep bond" between the two countries, and said that "we've had our ups and downs, but as in any other healthy relationship, we've overcome those differences and emerged stronger and closer through honest and respectful dialogue". The ambassador said the question of NATO unity in respect of the situation in Ukraine was a priority for the US, which, he added, is committed to a democratic and free Ukraine. "The United States has made it clear that our support for Ukraine is unbending. We are committed to the success of a stable, prosperous, democratic, and free Ukraine. We support Ukraine as it counters Russian aggression and adopts reforms to increase prosperity, security, and rule of law. It is vital that NATO support Ukraine in its Western aspirations," he said.