Hungarian Foreign Minister Visits Washington Amid US-Russia Tensions

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is scheduled to visit Washington, following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss the Ukraine conflict. While Szijjarto has not disclosed his specific agenda or contacts in Washington, the visit emphasizes Hungary's active diplomatic role amid rising international tensions. Separately, South Korean officials Kim Yong-beom and Kim Jung-kwan are heading to Washington for tariff negotiations aimed at finalizing a $350 billion U.S. investment package and reducing tariffs on South Korean goods, with a possible deal expected before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit where President Trump will meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Meanwhile, the NATO military alliance's head, Mark Rutte, is traveling to Washington for a meeting with President Trump, underscoring ongoing strategic discussions. Additionally, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary of Cambodia is visiting Hungary to strengthen parliamentary cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding and will attend the Paris Peace Forum to discuss geopolitical issues, reflecting broad international diplomatic engagements during this period.