Hungarian-American Partnership Strengthens Over Christian Persecution Response - Faith & Freedom News

Hungary Helps Program Receives International Recognition

📅 September 2025 International Relations

🏆 Community Humanitarian Award Received

Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and head of the Hungary Helps Program, received the prestigious Community Humanitarian Award from the Chaldean Community Foundation in Detroit.

The award was presented at the annual Awards Gala in recognition of the exceptional work of the Hungary Helps – Magyarország segít Program and the Hungarian government’s commitment to supporting persecuted Christians worldwide.

🤝 High-Level Meetings in Washington

During his strategic visit to Washington on Thursday and Friday, Secretary Azbej engaged in crucial discussions about Hungarian activities related to helping persecuted Christians and religious minorities, exploring potential cooperation with the United States.

📅 Washington Visit Timeline

White House Meeting

Met with Sebastian Gorka, Director General of the White House Counterterrorism Office

Discussed security threats facing religious minorities and received offers of cooperation for Middle East and Africa programs through American diplomacy.

State Department Consultations

Meetings with Office of International Religious Freedom officials

Final Meeting

Concluded with Deputy Secretary of State Michael J. Rigas

Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world, and helping persecuted Christians and ensuring international religious freedom is an important American priority.

🌍 Global Impact

The Hungary Helps Program continues to provide crucial support to persecuted Christian communities worldwide, including those in Iraq and other Middle Eastern regions.

🤝 US-Hungary Cooperation

The Trump administration has indicated readiness to cooperate with the Orbán government in various areas, particularly in supporting Christian values and religious freedom.

🏛️ Institutional Support

US government leaders have expressed strong commitment to Christianity and religious freedom, aligning with Hungary’s long-standing position on these issues.