According to a statement from his ministry, he recalled on the first day of a NATO summit in the Hague that it was eight years ago when U.S. President Donald Trump first participated in a NATO meeting.
Since then, all members have theoretically met the 2% GDP defense spending target, with Hungary having achieved this three years ago.
Szijjártó emphasized the importance of the new dual-category 5% commitment, which aligns with Trump’s proposals.
He noted Hungary’s significant investments in its defense industry in recent years and projected rising demand in the sector, making the new target a catalyst for substantial economic growth. /p>
He also highlighted that NATO countries are required to allocate 20% of defense spending to development and procurement, a category in which Hungary ranks among the leaders.
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