Press Releases: United States and Hungary Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement


Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC
April 4, 2019


Today, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto signed a U.S.‑Hungary Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). The DCA builds on many aspects of the strong U.S.-Hungary defense relationship and will facilitate greater partnerships to address shared threats and global challenges.

The new DCA illustrates the enduring strength of the U.S.-Hungary relationship, Hungary’s commitment to strengthen ties with the United States, and the U.S. commitment to bolster bilateral ties in Central Europe.

For further information, please contact the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs at PM-CPA@state.gov, and follow us on Twitter @StateDeptPM.