Szijjarto: Hungary to aid fight against wildfires in North Macedonia

“Unfortunately, we have become used to news of enormous wildfires during the summer heat, and it is not rare that they erupt in Europe, even in our extended neighbourhood,” Peter Szijjarto said.

“Our North Macedonian friends are unfortunately facing those extraordinary challenges now. And if friends of ours are in trouble, we help … Hungary will send three all-terrain firetrucks to North Macedonia tomorrow, which are able to target directly the point of origin from close up,” Szijjarto said, adding that he hoped the Hungarian aid would contribute to curbing the fires as soon as possible. He also thanked the interior ministry and Interior Minister Sandor Pinter for the swift response to the crisis.

In an update to the post, Szijjarto said the Armed Forces are providing two helicopters to ramp up the aid.