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The message of courage and patriotism is an eternal message of 1956
Ministry of Defence, October 13, 2016 1:54 PM
Speaking with Hungarian news agency MTI in Washington on Wednesday, 12 October, Minister of Defence István Simicskó emphasized that the message of courage and patriotism is an eternal message of 1956.
The United States recognizes our efforts in countering international terrorism
Ministry of Defence, October 13, 2016 1:53 PM
As a highlighted program in his visit to the United States, on 12 October Minister of Defence István Simicskó held a working discussion with Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert. O. Work in the Pentagon. At the meeting, the two discussed, among other topics, the ways of further developing the already excellent military-to-military relations and strengthening cooperation in joint training events and exercises.
Minister of Defence visits NATO ACT in Norfolk
Ministry of Defence, October 13, 2016 1:52 PM
Minister of Defence István Simicskó has arrived in the United States of America for a four-day working visit.
The 1848 Revolution welded the nation together even more
Ministry of Defence, October 6, 2016 2:52 PM
Speaking in Budapest on Thursday, 6 October – the memorial day of the martyrs of Arad –, Minister of Defence István Simicskó emphasized that there are events in Hungarian history that united the nation, and one of these was the 1848/49 Revolution and War of Independence, which welded our nation together even more.
We have been able to send Brussels an important message
Ministry of Defence, October 4, 2016 11:09 AM
On Monday, 3 October, in the program of Hungarian television channel M1, Minister of Defence István Simicskó stated that “with the 3.2 million no votes at the 2 October referendum, Hungary has been able to send Brussels an important message. From this aspect, the referendum has attained its goal, and can be considered successful.”
Terrorist attacks may occur anytime in Hungary too
Ministry of Defence, September 21, 2016 11:16 AM
In Újdörögd on Tuesday, Minister of Defence István Simicskó said that terrorist attacks may occur anytime in Hungary too, so we an increased number of exercises are needed to be conducted that enable us to provide effective security.
The October referendum is more justified than ever before
Ministry of Defence, September 20, 2016 11:10 AM
Reacting to remarks made by European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó told Hungarian news agency MTI that the 2 October quota referendum is now timelier and more justified than ever before.
The security of Hungarian people must be strengthened
Ministry of Defence, September 14, 2016 11:08 AM
Speaking at an event held by the Hungarian Defence Forces Military Police Center in Budapest on Tuesday, 13 September, Minister of Defence István Simicskó stated that security challenges demand the strengthening of the security and sense of safety of the Hungarian people.
The October referendum is about the future of Hungarian people
Ministry of Defence, September 12, 2016 11:21 AM
Minister of Defence István Simicskó has pointed out that the quota referendum on 2 October is about the future of Hungary and the Hungarian people.
Discussion about possible answers to complex security challenges
Ministry of Defence, September 9, 2016 3:51 PM
The conference “Seoul Defense Dialogue” took place in South Korea between 7-9 September. The event aimed to provide a forum for the discussion of possible answers to complex security challenges.