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Hungary declares opposition to EU agreement with Arab League

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epa07272828 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during an international press conference in the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister in Budapest, Hungary, 10 January 2019. Prime Minister Orban and his government have faced series of protests as thousands of Hungarians protest since weeks against new overtime law, dubbed 'Slave Law' raising the allowable overtime to 400 hours a year and other government policies. EPA-EFE/SZILARD KOSZTICSAK HUNGARY OUT

The EU had high hopes for a cooperation agreement with the Arab League, however, those dreams were dashed when Hungary declared their opposition Monday.

The Hungarian government said they were against any reference to the word migration being used in texts drafted ahead of the upcoming summit between the EU and the Arab League.

The summit is scheduled for 24-25 February in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for the EU and the Arab League to discuss challenges which are shared between the two.

The opposition put forth by Hungary has raised concerns about the future of a relationship between the two governing bodies.

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