Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (2nd L) meets with Hungarian President Katalin Novak (R) in Budapest, Hungary on August 20, 2023 [Mustafa Kamac?/Anadolu Agency]“This strategic arrangement is part of the government’s comprehensive initiative to bolster national energy self-sufficiency,” Hungarian government spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, said on social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.
“This move aims to enhance energy security and stabilise gas prices, given the international energy crisis caused by conflicts and sanctions.”
The proposed purchase was agreed during the visit of Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, to Hungary on Sunday and details are expected to be finalised by the end of the year, Kovacs said.
A BOTAS statement described the deal as a “ground-breaking agreement” marking the first time Turkiye has agreed gas exports with a non-neighbouring country and that it will boost security of European energy supply.
