Brussels:Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that Hungary and Ukraine have agreed to establish a 'new foundation' for their political and economic relations. This development follows his first meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an EU leaders' summit in Brussels.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Magyar shared the news via a statement on social media platform X, highlighting an agreement between the two nations to enhance the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region. He praised the Ukrainian parliament's adoption of a minority education law as a significant step towards rebuilding trust.

Magyar expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian Parliament for acknowledging past injustices against Hungarians in Transcarpathia, committed between 1944 and 1946. He also mentioned plans to continue ministerial-level discussions to improve minority situations in both countries.

Both leaders concurred on the mutual benefits of strengthening political and economic relations. Magyar expressed solidarity with Ukraine in its ongoing conflict and emphasized Hungary's commitment to utilizing diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.

President Zelenskyy underscored Ukraine's progress towards EU accession and thanked Magyar for his supportive actions, including opening two additional EU negotiating clusters. Discussions between the leaders also covered cooperation opportunities, trade, and agricultural issues, with plans to resume joint initiatives and exchanges.

Following the meeting, top diplomats from Budapest and Kyiv engaged in talks. Andrii Sybiha, representing Ukraine, acknowledged the commencement of a 'new chapter' in bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of quiet diplomacy in achieving tangible outcomes.