Tight Security Measures For Putin’s Visit
- 28 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
Preparations are under way to tighten up security in connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Budapest, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Friday. Hungary’s counter-terrorism force TEK will provide the level of security deemed necessary by Putin’s security service during the visit, Péter Szijjártó told a press conference in response to a question.
Putin will be in Budapest primarily to attend the opening ceremony of the 2017 World Judo Championships, he said.
Additionally, he is scheduled to have a working meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The Russian delegation will include several ministers, among them the health minister who is also the co-leader of the Hungarian-Russian mixed economic committee.
As a result, plenary talks will be held with the participation of Russian and Hungarian ministers, Szijjártó said.
Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.
MTI Fotó: KKM / Kovács Márton
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