Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky told parliament's defense and law enforcement committee at his annual hearing that the country’s military had already taken big steps towards achieving this goal.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky told Hungary's public media that Serbia and Hungary were strategic partners and Serbia's stability was important for Hungary.
Hungary's parliament declared November 4 a national day of mourning in 2013.
The defense minister said the heroes of 1956 had fought for national sovereignty, and Hungarians today were vigilant about any foreign intervention that violated "our national sovereignty".
October 6 has been observed as a national day of mourning since 2001 in memory of 13 high-ranking officers of the Hungarian army who were executed in Arad.
The Hungarian Armed Forces are assisting in handling the situation caused by the floods as requested by the counties.
The defense minister said the developments provided by AI should be used in the defense industry and called for cooperation with Hungarian businesses as this also provided multiple opportunities for them.
Hungary will take delivery of a batch of new jet propulsion training aircraft next year and the most modern, world-class air defense equipment will be gradually put into use.
The defense minister said that 39 Hungarians will participate in the Paralympic Games starting in Paris on August 28 and wished them much success.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the Russia-Ukraine war had demonstrated that “nothing is as important as having everything needed for battle at our disposal”.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky discussed defense priorities for the coming six months when Hungary will take over the EU’s rotating presidency.
Hungary would stay out of the mission NATO is planning to launch in connection with the war in Ukraine, with 31 countries participating.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the new vehicles manufactured in Turkey will be used by recruits who joined the forces in the wake of a government campaign in February.