Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Hungary has a vested interest in India and Pakistan making peace and settling their disputes, adding that "the last thing the world needs right now is an escalating conflict between the two countries."

In a Facebook post after a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart, Minister Szijjártó said Ishaq Dar had briefed him on the soured relations between India and Pakistan as well as the threats to South Asia’s security.

"Hungary is concerned about the global spread of terrorism, so we support every initiative and effort that aims to curb it," Minister Szijjártó said. "We also support a move towards peace in the relations between India and Pakistan."

"Because the last thing we need in the current global situation is an escalating conflict between two countries with powerful militaries and weapons," the minister added.

He reaffirmed Hungary’s interest in the settlement of disputes and the prevention of the escalation of tensions, expressing hope that the people of India and Pakistan would be able to return to a peaceful coexistence.

"We also discussed future relations between Pakistan and the European Union, on which I reiterated that Hungary supports giving Pakistan the broadest possible preferences in its trade with the EU," Minister Szijjártó said.