“Before we do that, we have to see signs of tangible steps that show the authorities’ strong commitment to engage on all the policy issues relevant to macroeconomic stability,” Rice said.
Rice declined to elaborate on exactly what steps the IMF is seeking from Hungary.
Prime Ministerial Spokesman Péter Szijjártó said at a press conference earlier on Thursday that the government stands ready to begin talks with the International Monetary Fund and the European Union at any moment, “even at any second.”
Szijjártó said that “it is in our interest for the talks to begin as soon as possible” and to conclude an agreement at the earliest possible date as well.