Orbán and Trump Plan for the Future

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Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has revealed 'big plans for the future' after a phone call with Donald Trump.** The US president-elect, who won the recent elections, had his first conversation with Orbán since the victory. Orbán was the first EU leader to congratulate Trump and has previously expressed his support for the Republican candidate. The EU is expected to reconsider its strategy towards Ukraine, according to Orbán. Meanwhile, Hungary's Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, has also welcomed Trump's victory, hoping for stronger political cooperation between the two nations. Trump has already claimed victory in the US presidential race, aiming to deliver a 'strong, safe and prosperous America'.

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