Ambassador’s Farewell in Sarajevo

Szöveg: Major Gábor Pesti | 2018. július 3. 9:23

H.E. József Négyesi, the Ambassador of Hungary in Bosnia and Herzegovina said farewell to the Hungarian soldiers performing service on the area of operation (AO) at an extraordinary staff meeting on June 28.

Brigadier General Gábor Horváth, Chief of Staff of EUFOR operation Althea in his greeting speech said: it is a general practice for soldiers to change position, garrison in the interest of the service, and this applies to the diplomats as well. H.E. József Négyesi has fulfilled this prestigious post since 2014, which was preceded by the Consul’s and the Embassy’ Secretary’s position.

During his tenure, the Ambassador promoted the participation of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Bosnia with all his might: he continuously drew the attention of the members of the Diplomatic Corps to the fact that Hungary is committed to the peace process in the Balkans. The embassy has always helped the Hungarian soldiers, and in return, the soldiers also tried to be valuable helpers of the diplomats.

H.E. József Négyesi in his speech highlighted: it has been a pleasure to experience that Hungary has been contributing to the EUFOR mission right from the outset, and never has any negative feedback arrived from any of the parties regarding the Hungarian engagement. In closing his address the relinquishing Ambassador wished the personnel that they can fulfil the mission with honour, health and strength, and that upon returning home, they can rediscover their place in their family, in their own unit.