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Hungary's Kajári takes command of NATO's KFOR peacekeeping mission
Kajári, the first Hungarian to serve as a KFOR commander overseeing troops from 20 NATO and 8 partner countries, will fulfil his duties from November 1.
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Hungarian Major General to take command of NATO mission
Major General Ferenc Kajári will become the first Hungarian officer to take command of NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Kosovo (KFOR).
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Army Chief: Hungarian military is committed to carrying out its EU and NATO duties
Ruszin-Szendi noted Hungary’s participation in four foreign EU military missions. From the autumn, Hungary will join the EU’s rapid reaction force.
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Benkő: National defense interests should be given priority
The defense minister said national interests should be given priority and coordinated with the interests of NATO.
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PM Orbán: NATO must be prepared for epidemics and mass migration
Hungary has already met a NATO commitment to use 20 percent of its defense budget on developments.
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FM: NATO’s withdrawal from Afghanistan raises the spectre of new migration waves
The foreign minister said that unless Afghanistan can be stabilized after the withdrawal of troops, it will again become a hotbed of terrorism, migration and people smuggling.
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FM: Hungary’s role in NATO is more significant than ever
Hungary is slated to take over the leadership of KFOR, NATO’s operation in Kosovo and the alliance’s largest operation on land, in November.
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President Áder addresses NATO summit
The presidents of the Visegrad Group, the Baltic states, Bulgaria and Romania discussed the “NATO 2030” reform process, the situation in Ukraine and climate change.
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Hungary reaffirms its strong commitment to NATO by hosting month-long special forces exercise
Strengthening our relationship with NATO and gradually increasing Hungary’s defense spending to match the level prescribed by a 2006 NATO decision are among Prime Minister Orbán’s top priorities.
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FM: Hungary will comply with NATO decision of military pullout from Afghanistan
The foreign minister said he agreed with the approach that the simultaneous entry of NATO troops into Afghanistan should be followed by their simultaneous withdrawal.
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Hungary's MFA supports Bosnia-NATO cooperation
The following is a press release from Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Hungary is concerned about growing tensions between France and Turkey
In a brief statement to About Hungary, Hungary's Foreign Affairs Ministry rings the alarm about the possible escalation of conflicts between NATO allies France and Turkey.
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Hungary’s Armed Forces to receive delivery of Lynx armored fighting vehicles
Hungary’s Armed Forces will soon receive delivery of Lynx armored fighting vehicles, thereby fulfilling its NATO obligations.