“The Hungarian interest is that, if necessary, we should make loan agreements with the IMF on a regular basis.”

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The statement says that Hungary should be willing to take IMF loans whenever necessary, and that doing so regularly would serve the country's interests. It presents borrowing from the IMF as a practical policy tool rather than something exceptional. The wording suggests a focus on financial stability and national interest.

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Originally said in English.

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About Viktor Orban

Hungarian lawyer and politician

Viktor Mihály Orbán is a Hungarian lawyer and politician. He has served as prime minister of Hungary, first from 1998 to 2002 and again from 2010 to 2026, and has been president of Fidesz for much of that time. He has led Fidesz since 2003, after an earlier term from 1993 to 2000. The party has been described in different ways, including as Christian nationalist, illiberal, and far-right.

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