Referring to the attack as a “serious blow not only to the people of Berlin but to the whole of Europe and our shared Christian values”, Orbán assured Merkel of Hungary’s readiness to cooperate with Germany to ensure security for the citizens of Europe.

“Hungarians share the grief of family members of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” the letter said.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó also sent a message of condolence to his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, expressing sympathy to the families of the victims of Monday’s attack on a Christmas market in Berlin.

“The Hungarian people deeply condemn the ruthless and vile Berlin attack which took place as Europe prepares for its greatest Christian celebration,” Szijjártó wrote in the letter.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.