Szijjártó: Gaza hostage and ceasefire agreement is great news

“We express our respect and appreciation to the American, Egyptian and Qatari diplomats who participated in the mediation,” Minister Szijjártó said.

Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said the Gaza hostage and ceasefire agreement is great news as this agreement brings the possibility of a peaceful life closer for people living in one of the world’s most war-torn regions.

Moreover, the agreement will also have a positive impact on global security, the minister added.

“We express our respect and appreciation to the American, Egyptian and Qatari diplomats who participated in the mediation,” Minister Szijjártó said.

He called it unacceptable that dozens of hostages had been living separated from their families for more than 15 months, “so we call on all parties of the agreement to fully implement all stages of the agreement,” he said.

“This finally paves the way for the hostage of Hungarian nationality who is still in captivity to return to his family,” Minister Szijjártó said.