Hungary and USA sign agreement on protecting persecuted Christians
Secretary of State of Hungary Tristan Azbej (left) with Michael J. Rigas, U.S. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources. Photo: Facebook
On February 4, 2026, Hungary and the USA signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of protecting persecuted Christians around the world, reports the European Conservative.
The document was signed in Washington and provides for coordination of efforts between the two countries in humanitarian and international spheres. According to the agreement, Budapest and Washington intend to jointly provide assistance to Christian communities facing persecution, primarily in Middle Eastern and African countries.
The memorandum was signed by US Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas and Hungarian State Secretary Tristan Azbej, who oversees the state program for assisting persecuted Christians.
Hungary noted that the agreement opens opportunities for implementing joint projects to protect religious communities and strengthen freedom of religion in regions where Christians face violence and discrimination.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that the ECHR will consider a lawsuit against the placement of icons in Greek courts.
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