Defence Minister Hende submits bill on Hungary’s involvement in fight against IS

Budapest (MTI) – Defence Minister Csaba Hende on Monday submitted to parliament a bill on Hungary’s military involvement in the international coalition against the Islamic State terrorist organisation.

If parliament approves the document available on parliament’s website, it will authorise the Hungarian Armed Forces to send a contingent of up to 150 soldiers – or 300 during the replacement period –  to be stationed at a training centre in Erbil in Iraq’ Kurdistan region. Under the bill, the Hungarian soldiers would fulfil their mission until December 31, 2017.

Hende noted that the United States, heading the international coalition, had “formally requested that Hungary as an ally should contribute” to securing the training base near the capital of the northern Iraqi Kurdish region.

In line with the Constitution, the bill should be supported by at least two-thirds of the MPs present to enter into force.

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Source: http://mtva.hu/hu/hungary-matters