1988. 1988.05.10. Interjú Kádár Jánossal / HU_BFL_XIV_47_2
END OF THIRD SEGMENT P3S SEGMENT MCLAUGHLIN: Mr. General Secretary I would like to discuss with you U.S.-Hungárián relations. The trade between the two countries is nőt very large, $500 millión, one half billión. We ránk fourth among your trading partners. Why is there nőt more trade between the two countries? KADAR: As far as political relations are concerned, Hungarian-American relations can- be considered normál. There were quite complex questions which had to be settled, bút as time passed, and as a result of the efforts of both parties, we have managed to settle these matters. Hungárián American relations are normál. MCLAUGHLIN: The Hungárián Crown? KADAR: There are many things. Payment of damages, the crown, a lót of things, and we have succeeded in settling these, and the relations can be considered normál. Our economic relations are very thin, that is minimál. We are in favor of increasing these as well, as far as this is possible, taking many things intő consideration, including distances and many other things. In my opinion it is possible. In generál we are nőt satisfied with the developmental level of the Hungárián economy, bút the situation is changing here as well. There are companies and plants here which, under the circumstances of present competitiveness are capable of exporting to the United States, and indeed are exporting, and somé are even exporting to Japan. We like the expansion of these companies. We feel that there are opportunities, and if -- we investigate these together, then it is possible to take a step forward.' We are the proponents of normál, systematic and fruitful cooperation which satisfies the interests of both parties, continuously. MCLAUGHLIN: Why does Japan take such an interest in Hungary? Japan is now holding 40 percent of your foreign debt. Why is Japan so interested in Hungary? KADAR: They know the answer to that better than I do. They know better. They alsó think. MCLAUGHLIN: Americans are fór the first time in the Eastern European world, and that includes the Soviet Union, are opening a management training center here. You are aware of that? KADAR: I've heard of it. ... -14-
