Peter Szijjarto gives up parliamentary seat to join BYD

Peter Szijjarto said he has submitted his resignation from his parliamentary mandate after receiving an offer for an international position at BYD, Report informs, citing his Facebook post.

Szijjarto said the offer from one of the world economy's leading companies was "extremely honorable."

He described BYD as one of the biggest automotive success stories of the past two decades and the world's leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Szijjarto said that from today, he will continue his work as the executive responsible for the company group's external relations and the development of new business areas.