Rubio signs US-Hungary Intergovernmental Agreement on Civil Nuclear Cooperation
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement involving the United States and Hungary on Monday.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Rubio stated that, in addition to US-Hungary relations, the relationship between President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is very close.
The American diplomat said the relationship between the two countries is “as close as I can imagine.”
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Hungarian Secretary of State Peter Szijjarto after signing the U.S.-Hungary Intergovernmental Agreement on Civil Nuclear Cooperation on February 16, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
“Your success is our success,” Rubio said in his speech with Orbán.
He noted that he knew that if Hungary faced fiscal problems, “growth hurdles, or threats to national stability, President Trump would be “very interested” in finding ways to “help.”
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a joint press conference during his visit to Budapest, Hungary, on February 16, 2026. (Janos Kummer/Getty Images)
Trump praised Orbán and supported his re-election.
“The Right Honorable Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, is a truly strong and powerful Leader with a proven track record of delivering extraordinary results. He fights tirelessly for and loves his Great Country and his People, just as I do for the United States of America. Viktor works hard to Protect Hungary, Grow the Economy, Create Jobs, Promote Trade, Stop Illegal Immigration, and Maintain LAW AND ORDER!” Trump announced at Truth Social this month.
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“Relations between Hungary and the United States have reached new heights in cooperation and magnificent achievements under my administration, thanks in large part to Prime Minister Orbán. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him so that both of our Countries can further advance this tremendous path to SUCCESS and cooperation. I was proud to ENDORSE Viktor’s Re-Election in 2022, and I am honored to do so again. Viktor Orbán is a true friend, fighter, and WINNER, and he has my Full and Total Approval. To Be Re-Elected as Prime Minister of Hungary – HE WILL NEVER LET THE GREAT PEOPLE OF HUNGARY BE ALONE!” Trump added.
