Hungarian President Sulyok to visit flood-hit Praid, delivers aid after salt mine disaster
President Tamás Sulyok will attend the Pentecost mass in Șumuleu Ciuc (CsÃksomlyó), in central Romania, next week before visiting Praid (Parajd) to inspect the situation there and deliver aid via Hungarian Interchurch Aid.
In a post on social media, Sulyok expressed his sympathies to those affected by the natural disaster in the floods affecting the Praid salt mines. The president said the disaster affected not just an important natural and historical heritage site, but also the lives of numerous families.
“To us, Hungarians, Praid is more than a settlement,” Sulyok said. “It is part of the soul of Sekler Land; it is a place that holds our past and hopes, and where man is now tested by nature.” The president said his thoughts were with the people of Praid, expressing his sympathies to those who have suffered loss or were worried about their future.
Sulyok said it was important for a nation to show strength, unity and solidarity in times of trouble. He said he was in constant contact with Hungarian Interchurch Aid, which was among the first organisations to offer help.
Meanwhile, the president said he will attend the Pentecost mass in Șumuleu Ciuc before visiting Praid to inspect the situation there and see which areas are most in need of support. He will also deliver financial aid to the local communities in need via Hungarian Interchurch Aid.
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