In a message Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated Sebastian Kurz, Chairman of the Austrian People’s Party on the “convincing victory” achieved in the Austrian federal parliamentary elections, Bertalan Havasi, the Deputy State Secretary heading the Press Office of the Prime Minister informed the Hungarian news agency MTI on Tuesday.
“This result – which also amounts to a clear mandate of government for you and your party – clearly indicates once again that Austria’s citizens support the consistent line of politics which is based on Christian values and provides stability for them,” Mr Orbán wrote, adding that he sincerely hopes that they will be able to continue their cooperation based on these common values in the interest of enhancing the region’s competitiveness and “creating a European Union built upon strong nations”.
“I wish you the very best with the coalition talks ahead of you,” the Hungarian Prime Minister wrote in conclusion.