Hungary was deeply shocked by the news of the series of terrorist attacks in Egypt in the North-Eastern part of Sinai Peninsula on 1 July 2015, in which 17 soldiers lost their lives and 13 were seriously injured.
Hungary condemns in the strongest terms any attempts that aim to destabilise the political system in Egypt. The stability of Egypt is essential for the security of North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
The recent events have once again highlighted the fact that the Egyptian Armed Forces are fighting in the front line against terrorism, and therefore are not only defending Egypt itself, but also Hungary and all other peace-loving nations. Accordingly, Egypt deserves gratitude and extensive support from members of the international community.
The Government of Hungary expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured a fast recovery.