Hungary joins coalition for mine clearance in Ukraine

Hungary has joined the Coalition for Mine Action, which will deal with mine clearance in Ukraine.

This was announced by Hungarian Defense Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Facebook, according to Ukrinform

"Hungary - on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting in Brussels - signed a statement of intent with 20 other NATO member states to establish a Mine Action Coalition," the Hungarian Defense Minister said.

He emphasized that the Hungarian Defense Forces will contribute to the activities of the Lithuanian-led coalition by conducting mine clearance training.

As reported by Ukrinform, the Lithuanian-led coalition for demining in support of Ukraine met in Vilnius in January to discuss Kyiv's needs and possible contributions from partners.

The Lithuanian-led coalition aims to unite and coordinate existing and future demining assistance to Ukraine from donor countries. In order to achieve the coalition's goals, a support fund will be established, including for the purchase of tools and equipment for mine clearance on the territory of Ukraine.

Photo credit: Szalay-Bobrovniczky Kristóf, Facebook