Hungarian-American organisations in the United States Midwest have protested against the closing down of Hungary’s consulate general in Chicago, in an open letter to the public, a copy of which was sent to MTI on Thursday.
The letter was signed by 15 leaders of Hungarian organisations in Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, the Hungarian American Coalition and religious communities.
In their letter, the signatories regretted that the Hungarian government had failed to respond to their earlier appeal against the consulate’s planned closure, which they consider as seriously damaging Hungary’s relations with the United States. They voiced hope that the Hungarian public would support their cause.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Balazs announced in mid-June that Hungary would close down four embassies and eight consulates-general in an effort to save cost amidst the current economic crisis.
