HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. POSITION ON PROPOSED

C O N F I D E N T I A L BUDAPEST 001699 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/MNSA, USUN FOR U.S. FIRST COMMITTEE DELEGATION E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/10/2017 TAGS: PARM MNUC UNGA HU SUBJECT: HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. POSITION ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON DE-ALERTING OF NUCLEAR FORCES REF: SECSTATE 140048 Classified By: P/E Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reasons 1.4 (b) and (d) ¶1. (C) Discussing the reftel draft resolution, the MFA Security and Non-Proliferation Deputy Department Head, Gabor Horvath, stated the GOH will review any proposed EU position before establishing an official position. Horvath said that if a consensus EU position is put forward, Hungary would follow that position. Acknowledging that France's anticipated position makes EU consensus unlikely, Horvath commented that Hungary would look closely at the UK's and France's views before moving ahead. ¶2. (C) Comment. Acknowledging U.S. efforts outlined in the talking points as positive, Horvath expressed appreciation for the draft resolution, as the GOH had no previous information concerning the proposal. However, the Hungarian response reflects a continuing MFA reluctance to move out ahead of the EU pack on most issues. End comment. FOLEY