LONDON — The controversial leader of Hungary who erected a fence along his country's border to keep migrants out says Donald Trump has invited him to visit Washington.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview published online by business daily Vilaggazdasag that Trump made it clear to him that "he thinks highly of Hungary."

Orban, who tried but failed to win a referendum to ban Hungary taking a EU quota of refugees in October, said in July that Trump's migration policies were better for Europe and Hungary.

The right-wing leader has strong anti-Islamic views. Last year, he had fences built on Hungary's southern borders to stop the flow of migrants trying to reach Western Europe.