BUDAPEST, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Hungary's economy is stable and there is no need to hold negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about a new loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's spokesman said on Thursday.
Peter Szijjarto also told TV2 that Hungary would meet its obligations under its existing loan agreement with the IMF and EU: it will meet this year's budget deficit target of 3.8 percent of GDP and will repay the loan.
"Today, Hungary's economy is stable, its financing (from markets) is secure...there is no need for talks with the IMF about a new loan," Szijjarto said, reiterating the government's stance.
Hungary's talks with the IMF and EU about a review of its current financing deal collapsed in July. This deal, which was secured in October 2008, runs out by next month. (Reporting by Krisztina Than; Editing by Kim Coghill)