Hungary to send military force of 150 elements to Iraq
(IraqiNews.com) On Monday, Hungary announced it would send a military force of 150 elements to Iraq to partake in the war against ISIS, and stated that it had already sent more than 200 tons of ammunition to Kurdistan, while confirmed its readiness to the re-reconstruction of the liberated areas.
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó said in a press conference with Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, attended by IraqiNews.com, “Iraq is facing a big challenge, and we must stand together to face this challenge and fight this terrorist organization,” adding that, “Hungary has decided to send a military force of more than 150 elements. It will be sent in August to participate in the war against ISIS.”
Szijjártó continued, “I held a meeting with Iraqi Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi this morning, and he informed us of the needs of Iraq,” pointing out that, “Hungary has sent 220 tons of ammunition to Kurdistan, and secured the humanitarian needs of the displaced.”