Szijjarto: Hungary rejects all criticisms over rule of law

Hungary's government rejects all general criticisms concerning the state of the rule of law in Hungary but is always ready to respond to its partners when they voice specific concerns, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in The Hague on Thursday. At a press briefing after talks with his Dutch counterpart Stef Blok, Szijjarto said Hungary's foreign policy was based on mutual respect. Hungary treats everyone with respect and expects the same in return, the minister added. The minister slammed the tone of certain Dutch politicians, including the prime minister, on Hungary as "unacceptable", saying that disagreements they may have with the Hungarian government did not give them the right to criticise the state of democracy in the country.