On July 17, 2022, State Councilor and foreign minister Wangyi held a telephone conversation with Hungarian foreign minister siardo at request. Siardo introduced the current situation in Europe and Hungary, especially the economic and financial challenges faced by Hungary due to the spillover of the Ukrainian crisis, and said that Hungary is pleased with the successful progress of Hungary China cooperation in various fields, especially economic, trade and investment cooperation, and is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China to promote the Hungary China comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level. Chinese enterprises are welcome to invest in Hungary, which will provide convenience and a good environment. Wangyi said that the Ukrainian crisis has not only caused a serious impact on Europe, but also had negative spillover effects throughout the world. At the G20 foreign ministers' meeting held not long ago, all parties were deeply concerned about this. China has put forward initiatives to deal with the issue of food and energy security. China is not a party to the Ukrainian crisis, but we have not stood idly by, let alone added fuel to the fire, and have always been steadfast and persistent in promoting peace talks. The lessons of the Ukrainian crisis are profound and worthy of serious learning by all parties. In the long run, all parties should explore building a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture to achieve lasting peace and security. Wangyi expressed that China cherishes the trust and friendship established with Hungary, appreciates Hungary's consistent handling of justice in China related affairs, understands China's legitimate propositions, supports China in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, and is willing to work with Hungary to build China Hungary relations into a more mature model of state-to-state relations with mutual trust. China will continue to unswervingly pursue a friendly policy towards Hungary, take a positive and open attitude towards mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides, support Chinese enterprises to invest and start businesses in Hungary, and hope that Hungary will provide stable policy expectations and a good business environment. It is believed that Hungary will continue to uphold an objective and fair position and promote the EU to adopt a positive and pragmatic policy towards China. Siardo said that China has never been a European rival, but a partner that brings cooperation opportunities. Hungary will continue to work to promote EU China cooperation based on mutual respect, fairness and mutual benefit. (Xinhua News Agency)