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Turkish-Hungarian defence cooperation to become stronger
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The defence ministers of Hungary and Turkey discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between their respective countries on Thursday.
Mass illegal migration and the accompanying dangers including terrorism were highlighted topics at the talks, Hungary’s István Simicskó told a press conference after the meeting. He expressed thanks to his counterpart for Turkey’s efforts to improve security in Europe and Hungary in recent years.
Turkey is looking after some four million migrants. Since the start of the crisis situation, around 270,000 Syrian children have been born in Turkey, he added.
Turkey has considerable experience in fighting terrorism and it is therefore in Hungary’s interest to strengthen cooperation between the secret services of the two countries, Simicskó said.
Turkey has one of the strongest armies among Hungary’s allies, he said, adding that they agreed to enhance army cooperation by organising joint military exercises and training sessions.
Simicskó briefed his counterpart on a ten-year development plan for Hungary which incorporates important defence industry developments. Turkey has a major defence industry and Hungary plans to rely on Turkish know-how and experience, he said.
As a Canadian-Hungarian, and knowing our past history. Enemies or aggressors of the past centuries, make the best friends of the last couple and future coming centuries. Two thumbs up for finally Turkish Hungarian brotherly relations!! This is what the rest of the world longs for. With radicals aside, we both will triumph well into the future, as we are related historically.