Hungary - Ukraine trade turnover totaled EUR 4 bln in 2018

"Ukraine is our largest neighbor. Despite the cool relations between the two countries, our trade with Ukraine totaled EUR 4 billion in 2018. It was greater than with Russia. Besides the controversial moments, there are a lot of positive things. It is a good start, we should continue to work," Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Ukraine István Íjgyártó said in an interview with the Focus magazine.

He also recalled that Hungary was implementing two large infrastructure projects connected with Ukraine. The first one is the repair of the highway around Berehove and on the stretch up to Mukachevo [in Zakarpattia region]. The second project is the construction of autobahn from the Hungarian side, which will soon approach the border with Ukraine as the last two dozen kilometers are to be constructed.

In addition, the diplomat informed, the negotiations are underway to build a bridge over the Tysa river at the checkpoint.

"Obviously, the Chop bridge cannot cope with the flow of traffic. If more cargoes are transported, and we hope that not only regional but also the state economic relations will be developed, the second bridge will be indispensable," Íjgyártó said.

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