On February 18, Budapest, the capital of Hungary, set off a diplomatic storm! A bipartisan delegation of senators from the US Congress set foot on Hungarian soil, with faith in the future of NATO and expectations for its allies, but was met with an indifferent response!
Key figures involved in the diplomatic effort include Democratic Senator Jenny Shahin, Republican Senator Tom Tillis, and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy. Their goal was to review the future of NATO and urge Hungary to approve Sweden's accession to NATO, however, they were met with a cold reception and disregard from Hungary!
On the 18th, a delegation of U.S. senators went to the U.S. Embassy in Budapest in the hope of a constructive dialogue with Hungary. However, Hungary's ** did not come forward to receive it, this attitude is shocking! Shaheen expressed disappointment, while Murphy found Hungary's indifference puzzling and worrying.
This is not only a diplomatic faux pas, but also a disregard for alliances! Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's attitude shows that he is unwilling to make concessions under external pressure, which has caused concern and unease in the outside world.
The U.S. ambassador to Hungary, Presman, commented on this, arguing that Hungary's indifferent behavior shows a different way of engaging with the United States. However, "being different" in diplomacy often means isolation and non-cooperation!
Hungarian Prime Minister Szijártó responded to the matter, stressing that Hungary is a sovereign state and should not compromise under external pressure. However, sovereignty and cooperation should not be opposites, especially when it comes to allies and common security!
Behind this diplomatic turmoil is the call for Sweden to join NATO. Sweden has been seeking NATO membership for almost two years, and Hungary is the only NATO country that has not approved Sweden's application. This delay not only hampered Sweden's accession process, but also led to the deterioration of relations between Hungary and the United States and the concerns of the allies.
At this juncture, we can't help but ask, is diplomatic relations just a game of thrones? Between cooperation and isolation, what path should we choose? As a member of NATO, how can we safeguard our common security interests?
I hope that after the turmoil, we can see more cooperation and understanding, rather than indifference and confrontation. Only by uniting can we face external challenges together and safeguard a peaceful and secure international order!