German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck told reporters in Stuttgart that the Hungarian Prime Minister's trip Viktor Orbán comes to China in his capacity as a national politician and does not represent Europe, BTA reports.
The distinction is important, especially given the context of Orban's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Hungary often deviates from the main views of the European Union. Habek's comments underscore this independence, highlighting the position Hungary occupies on the international stage.