The president said in his message that everything must be done to ensure that “the lives of peaceful people cannot be threatened by those obsessed by destruction and terror”.

“Hungary is ready to take part in joint efforts to further strengthen the security of our countries and citizens,” he wrote.

By early Tuesday morning, 22 people were reported dead in the blast at the Manchester Arena and 59 were injured.

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