Hungary pulls out of Durban IV in letter to Simon Wiesenthal Center

"Thank you for your letter regarding the boycott of all commemorative events and programs connected to the Durban Conference and Proclamation.

I seize the opportunity to emphasize that Hungary condemns in the strongest terms all forms of antisemitism. The Hungarian Government declared a zero tolerance policy against antisemitism and is fully committed to guarantee the safety of the Jewish people that we also consistently represent in the international fora.

In the spirit, Hungary does not support the Durban process and vote it against the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 31 December 2020 (A/RES/75/237) deciding on the convening of a high-level meeting on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

Accordingly, I can assure you that the Hungarian Government has also decided not to participate in the event to be held on the margins of the high-level segment of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

I avail myself of this opportunity to wish you good health and continued success and discharging you’re highly responsible duties.

Yours sincerely,
Péter Szijjártó"