Hungary in Afghanistan
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The Hungarians Are the Most Popular of All NATO Troops
Hungary in Afghanistan, December 4, 2012 8:00 AM
“Afghan civilians like Hungarian soldiers the most, and the soldiers of the Afghan National Army (ANA) like to work with them the most too”, Lt.-Col. Mohammad Salim Ahmadi (ANA) stated on Monday, December 3 in an interview given to the special correspondent of Hungarian News Agency MTI.
Tasks of Hungarian Force Protection Personnel at KAIA Increasing
Hungary in Afghanistan, December 3, 2012 10:08 AM
The Hungarian soldiers serving with the Force Protection Group at Kabul International Airport (KAIA) have an ever-expanding workload. The preparations for the 2014 withdrawal are already under way, and in consequence there has recently been a significant increase in the traffic at the airport of the Afghan capital, Col. László Benda, the Force Protection Group Commander of the Kabul International Airport told Hungarian News Agency MTI in an interview on Saturday, December 1.
News and Information on the Role of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 26, 2012 5:33 PM
The most important operational role of the Hungarian Defence Forces is the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan. Therefore, to ensure appropriate information on this mission, a new webpage called “Hungary in Afghanistan” was launched in November 2012 on the Hungarian Government’s website. This webpage offers visitors news updates, background information, videos and photos on the activities of Hungarian troops in the mission.
Hungarian Soldiers Perform Excellently in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 26, 2012 1:55 PM
In spite of the heavy workload, the soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces are doing a good job in Afghanistan – Gen. Tibor Benkő told Hungarian News Agency MTI on Friday, November 23 after returning from his visit to the Central Asian country.
Csaba Hende Holds Discussions with US Secretary of Navy
Hungary in Afghanistan, October 30, 2012 4:30 PM
On October 30 in the morning, Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende met with Ray Mabus, the US Secretary of Navy – who is on a visit to Hungary – at a bilateral discussion.
Economic Office Receives New Building with Hungarian Assistance
Hungary in Afghanistan, October 24, 2012 4:15 PM
Col. Antal Sipos, the commander of the 13th rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT-13) handed over the building of the Economic Office to the town of Pol-e Khomri in the presence of Mohammad Sultan Ebadi, the governor of Baghlan Province on October 22.
Hungary plans to reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, October 11, 2012 2:14 PM
Next year the number of Hungarian troops serving in Afghanistan will be reduced significantly, Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende told journalists on Wednesday, October 10 in Brussels after the NATO Defence Ministers reviewed the process of transition in Afghanistan at their meeting.
Smooth Takeover of Force Protection Tasks at KAIA
Hungary in Afghanistan, October 2, 2012 2:22 PM
„The takeover of force protection tasks at the Kabul International Airport (KAIA) took place in order on Monday, October 1, and the soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces will perform their duties there for six months”, Chief of Defence Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő said at a press conference in Budapest.
US Department of Defense issued a statement praising bilateral cooperation with Hungary
Hungary in Afghanistan, September 19, 2012 2:25 PM
On Tuesday, 18 September the United States Department of Defense issued a news release regarding Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende’s visit to Washington DC. The news release praises Hungary’s role in Afghanistan and the bilateral defense cooperation, with special regard to the upcoming 20th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the Hungarian Defense Forces and the Ohio National Guard.
Hungarian soldiers leaving for Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, September 3, 2012 2:33 PM
Some 300 Hungarian soldiers will leave for Afghanistan to serve at Kabul airport, in a provincial reconstruction team, an air training command team and an air advisory team from September, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said on Monday.