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Orbán's Former Foreign Minister Hired by Major Chinese Corporation

Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that he has resigned his parliamentary mandate in the Hungarian parliament and is moving to work for the Chinese automotive company BYD.

Péter Szijjártó. Photo: Askin Kiyagan / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

According to one of the closest political associates of Hungary's former long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, he received an offer to take an international position at one of the leading companies in the global automotive industry. In his new role, Szijjártó will be responsible for developing international relations and new business directions. However, he will not join the management of BYD's Hungarian division.

Previously, from 2014 to 2026, Szijjártó headed the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Viktor Orbán's governments and was known for his support of cooperation with China, including the development of electric vehicle production.

After stepping down from his post, he stated that he had never acted in Russia's interests, an accusation that was made against him, and even recordings of his phone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were published. At the same time, the new Hungarian government had previously accused the former minister of destroying important documents related to sanctions policy when he left his state position.

Commenting on the information about Péter Szijjártó's new job, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote:

"Péter Szijjártó, the former Foreign Minister who previously represented foreign interests, officially announced today that he is leaving politics and will become the head of a Chinese company for which he previously secured huge Hungarian state subsidies. The difference from his previous position will be that from now on, for the same 'work,' Péter Szijjártó will be paid not by the Hungarian people, but by his actual employer."

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    15.07.2026
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    15.07.2026
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