Commander Enhances Regional Partnerships in Hungary and Slovakia

SZCZECIN, Poland – As part of his battlefield circulation, LTG Sławomir Wojciechowski, Commander Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE), visited Hungary and Slovakia. Undertaken on 6-8 September, the tour served as a means to forge close bonds between the Corps and NATO Allies across the central European region.

“By intensifying our efforts, we will continue to improve security across the most sensitive areas of NATO’s Northeast,” the Corps Commander said.

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In Hungary, the Corps Commander also met with the Croatian Army MG Denis Tretinjak (Commander Multinational Division Centre). They emphasized the necessity of promoting future cooperation between the two commands and confirmed the paramount importance of expanding regional partnerships across the Alliance…..

Headquartered in Székesfehérvár, Multinational Division Centre is built upon the Croatian, Hungarian and Slovak framework. Once operational, it will be integrated into the NATO Force Structure reinforcing the Alliance’s readiness and defence capabilities in central Europe.

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“The Division is a new chapter,” the Corps Commander stated….LTG Wojciechowski expressed his certainty that the Székesfehérvár-based command will work in concert with NATO Force Integration Unit Hungary and Nato Force Integration Unit Slovakia. “The establishment of the Division is another visible proof of the Allied commitment to central Europe,” LTG Wojciechowski concluded.

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LTG Wojciechowski’s battlefield circulation culminated with the 5th anniversary celebrations in honour of NATO Force Integration Units (NFIUs) Hungary and Slovakia….