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Civil forum on defence policy issues
Ministry of Defence, February 16, 2011 4:17 PM
A civil forum was held at the Zrinyi Miklós National Defence University (ZMNDU) on 15 February, a week before the EU Defence Ministers’ informal meeting. The event organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence aimed at informing NGOs and civil organizations about the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency.
NATO Assistant Secretary General visits Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence, February 8, 2011 3:13 PM
NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment (ASG/DI) Patrick Auroy paid a two-day official visit to Hungary. He was received by Deputy State Secretary for Defence Economy Gábor Márki in his office at the MoD. The Assistant Secretary General was accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary General, Director of the Air Defence and Airspace Management István Talla (DASG/DI/ADAM).
Minister of Defence at Israeli security conference
Ministry of Defence, February 7, 2011 8:00 PM
“Hungary and the Hungarian Defence Forces are seeking a broad and deep cooperation with allies and partners, “Minister of Defence Csaba Hende pointed out in his speech at the 11th annual Israel security conference in Herzliya.
Expert seminar on pooling and sharing of defence capabilities
Ministry of Defence, February 4, 2011 1:17 PM
The first expert seminar of the Hungarian EU Presidency organised by the Ministry of Defence, was held on February 3. The Hungarian Minister of Defence, Dr Csaba Hende, opened the conference on the current issues of EU Defence Capabilities. The event was attended by 150 defence and security experts, coming from 27 Member States of the EU.
’’ In Service of Peace and Freedom ’"
Ministry of Defence, February 4, 2011 11:45 AM
The troops deployed in Kosovo have been awarded NATO medals with the words "In the service of peace and freedom" on them.
Press Release-Expert Seminar on Pooling and Sharing of Defence Capabilities
Ministry of Defence, February 1, 2011 1:32 PM
The Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organise an expert seminar on Pooling and Sharing of Defence Capabilities on February 3 in Budapest. The participants come from various EU institutions and research institutes of 27 Member States. The event will be opened by the Minister of Defence of the Hungarian Republic Dr Csaba Hende.
Informal Meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors
Ministry of Defence, January 31, 2011 9:34 AM
An informal meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors was held in Budapest on 27-28 January 2011.
Committee in Chiefs of Defence Staff session
Ministry of Defence, January 28, 2011 9:02 AM
NATO Military Committee meets in Chiefs of Defence Staff (CHODs) session in Brussels on 26 and 27 January. The Hungarian military delegation is led by General Tibor Benkő, Chief of Defence Staff.
Press Release
Ministry of Defence, January 27, 2011 8:00 AM
An informal meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors will be held on 27-28 January 2011 in Budapest.
Minister of Defence held talks in Croatia
Ministry of Defence, January 25, 2011 3:54 PM
Minister of Defence of Hungary Dr Csaba Hende paid an official visit to Croatia at the invitation of Minister of Defence of Croatia Davor Bozinovic. At the joined press conference held in Osijek Croatian-Hungarian military relations were praised.