A farewell ceremony was held in Szolnok for the troops of the Hungarian Defence Forces, the seventh group leaving for Kosovo to relieve their KFOR colleagues.

The staff composed of 180 members will carry out peace-keeping activities during its 6-month mission.

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At the farewell ceremony, Csaba Varga, the Chief of Staff representing the HDF Joint Force Command said that the Balkans region, where Hungarian soldiers have served since 1999, is a fine example of a successful peace-building mission.

(Ministry of Defence)