"We should set up a European force to protect the Greek border… and we should take over the financing of refugee camps in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and others," Peter Szijjarto said in a press conference.
Commenting on the high flow of migrants from Iraq and Syria, among other crisis-torn states, Szijjarto reaffirmed Hungary’s adherence to its recently enacted new border control legislation despite criticism from European media outlets.
On Tuesday, Hungary sealed off a major crossing point at its Serbian border and introduced tighter border control regulations. To fortify border protection, Budapest deployed around 9,000 soldiers and police officers to the area. Border clashes broke out Wednesday, injuring at least 30 police officers and 150 migrants.
"These aggressive people will never be allowed into Hungary, not even for transiting purposes. Hungarian police will protect itself, the border, no matter what kind of outrageous and surprising reactions we receive from the international political arena," the diplomat stated.
Over half a million people are claimed by the external border agency Frontex crossing into the European Union in the first eight months of this year.
A total 3.7 million Syrian refugees live in camps in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan.
