Hungary greenlights opening of EU accession negotiation clusters 2 and 3 – Sybiha

Hungary has approved Ukraine's negotiating positions on two key clusters related to its EU accession, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. The clusters in question are Internal Market and Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth, as confirmed by Sybiha on social media platform X. He emphasized that Ukraine's EU accession is progressing steadily.

Additionally, Sybiha mentioned that a bill ensuring the rights of indigenous peoples and national minorities to education has recently been registered in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, the country's parliament. The relevant parliamentary committee had previously recommended its adoption. Sybiha expressed his appreciation for the collaborative efforts between Hungary and Ukraine, stating that they are advancing towards each other and towards European unity.

He thanked Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for the teamwork, which he said serves the interests of both nations and contributes to a stronger Europe.