France, Hungary conclude military, nuclear energy agreements

France and Hungary have concluded a deal on military cooperation and an agreement on nuclear energy. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced the deals on Tuesday after meeting his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian. Hungary's armed forces have ordered twenty Airbus helicopters from France. Meanwhile, two French companies, including a state-owned company, will have a major role in operating the current Paks nuclear power plant and in manufacturing turbines for the expanded Paks plant. "We will continue to strengthen the French-Hungarian alliance that has emerged in the peaceful use of nuclear energy," Szijjarto said, adding that France and Hungary both adhere to the principle that the national energy mix must remain a national competence.