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Hungary expresses condolences to Queen over Manchester bombing – UPDATE
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Budapest, May 23 (MTI) – Hungarian President János Áder has expressed condolences to Queen Elizabeth II over the bombing in Manchester on Monday evening.
Áder expressed sympathy for the families of the victims and wished people injured in the blast a speedy recovery.
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.
PM Orbán expresses his condolences to the British Prime Minister
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