Hungary reopens one border crossing with Serbia for regular traffic

Hungarian-Serbian border crossing Horgos 1 opened again Sunday morning for regular traffic, after it was closed last Monday because of a wave of refugees.

Horgos 1 border crossing as well as the highway which connects Serbia and Hungary were opened today with the presence of Serbian and Hungarian interior ministers Nebojsa Stefanovic and Sandor Pinter.

Stefanovic said that the two sides acknowledged the importance of the transport of people and goods across this border, and that they solved the problem "as good neighbors."

"We have shown determination and ability to run our countries in a responsible way in crisis situations," he said and thanked the Hungarian side for their will and fast reaction.

Stefanovic said that "we all depend on economy," so that the opening of the border crossing was a priority.

He added that the complete registration of refugees is organized by Serbia at the border crossing Horgos 2 that is located nearby.

Pinter said that the pressure of the emergency situation was equal on both countries, and that "this pressure made us find the fastest joint solution."

"You can see who your true friend is only when one has a problem," Pinter said concluding that the problem was settled in a friendly way.

Hungary previously announced that the border crossings between the two countries will remain closed for 30 days, but in the meantime a large number of refugees started moving towards Croatian border in their attempt to enter EU, so the pressure on the Horgos border crossing decreased. Enditem