Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó extended his condolences in the wake of the assassination of Jo Cox, British Member of Parliament

''I was saddened to hear of the assassination of Jo Cox Member of Parliament for Batley and Spen. She was a dedicated defender of human rights, social justice, democracy and European values. She will be always remembered that way.

Hungary sends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, constituency and the whole of the United Kingdom.

Péter Szijjártó

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade''

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)