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The Hungarian government has set up a humanitarian council tasked with coordinating the aid operation of government agencies and charities to help refugees from Ukraine, the government’s spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
The body is headed by Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister’s chief of staff, and comprises representatives of public and higher education, the social sector and healthcare, child protection, regional administration, labour, transport, the policy for Hungarians beyond the borders and the Hungary Helps humanitarian aid programme, Alexandra Szentkirályi told a press conference in Budapest.
Miklós Soltész, the state secretary for church and state relations, said he had met the head of UNHCR’s Regional Representation on Tuesday who thanked him for Hungary’s contribution. Another meeting is planned for Sunday, he said.