Romania and Hungary sign memorandum to restore railway link
<p>On Wednesday, July 24, Romania and Hungary took a significant step towards enhancing cross-border connectivity by signing a Memorandum to restore the railway link between Timișoara and Szeged. The agreement was announced by Romania's Minister of Transport, Sorin Grindeanu, on his Facebook page.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the memorandum, Grindeanu and Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjarto, committed to re-establishing the railway connection, which aims to improve travel and transport between the two cities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The discussions also covered plans to enhance road connections at the Romania-Hungary border, including the progress of the new border crossing point between Beba Veche and Kubekhaza and the creation of a connecting road between Cenad and Magyarcsanad via the Mureș River bridge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, Grindeanu mentioned the ongoing procurement processes for the construction of the Oar-Satu Mare and Arad-Oradea express roads, which will link with Hungary's road infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These projects are expected to significantly boost regional connectivity and economic cooperation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minister Szijjarto reaffirmed Hungary's commitment to supporting Romania's bid to join the Schengen Area, emphasizing that Hungary will back Romania's accession, including the land borders, during its six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, <a href="https://www.agerpres.ro/economic-intern/2024/07/24/memorandum-pentru-restabilirea-legaturii-feroviare-intre-timisoara-si-szeged-semnat-miercuri-la-bucuresti--1331924?mc_cid=2c56625f80&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Agerpres</a> reported.</p>

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<p><em>(Photo source: Facebook/Sorin Grindeanu)</em></p>