United States and Hungary sign memorandum to advance religious freedom in Middle East and Africa

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A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Deputy Secretary Michael J. Rigas (U.S.) and Tristan Azbej (Hungary) to facilitate cooperation on aiding people of faith facing persecution.
The MOU targets support particularly for Christians and other religious communities in the Middle East and sub‑Saharan Africa.
The State Department release states that "Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide" and frames persecution as a threat to American security and national values.
The statement praises Hungary’s role, calling it a leader and defender of persecuted Christians and saying the signing underscores a “golden era of U.S.-Hungary relations.”
For more information about the MOU, the release directs inquiries to IRFPress@state.gov.

Follow Up Questions

What is the Hungary Helps Program and what kinds of activities does it fund or coordinate?Expand

Hungary Helps is a Hungarian government–run program/agency (Hungary Helps Agency Nonprofit Zrt.) that finances and implements humanitarian, development, stabilization and reconstruction projects aimed primarily at persecuted Christians and other vulnerable communities. Activities include emergency relief, rebuilding homes, churches, schools and clinics, resettlement and shelter support, scholarships and capacity‑building, stabilization/peacebuilding projects, and development/livelihood assistance in crisis-affected countries.

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