- I'm in the service, though in a different role. I will proceed to be active both in Poland and abroad, always seeking the origin of the Republic," said outgoing president Andrzej Duda, who held the office for 2 terms.
Tuesday Andrzej Duda gave his last message as the President-in-Office.
- I'm sorry. From the first day to the last of my presidency, I did everything possible to guarantee Poland and Poles security and development. I applied intensively for Polish matters both in Poland and internationally – president Andrzej Duda assured in the message.
He pointed out that not during his word of office there were major challenges. He mentioned, among others. The Covid-19 pandemic and outbreak of war in Ukraine.
- I'm sorry. present there is no uncertainty that Poland is simply a much richer and safer country than it was a decade ago. Therefore, I can look you straight in the eye and with full conviction to tell you that it was 10 years very good for Poland - he stressed Andrzej Duda.
Andrzej Duda: The goal has been achieved
The president thanked the Poles for the trust they had given him during the 2015 and 2020 elections.
- I'm sorry. I have always said that the intent of my presidency is to make the Poles live better at its end than at the beginning, and present I can say with confidence, this goal was achieved through the consistent implementation of our programme in cooperation with the government of the united right,” he added.
- I'm sorry. Today, after a decade, Poland is simply a different country, Stronger, safer, more serious in the planet and better serving its citizens has become a country of fresh format – Duda stressed.
“Poland has become a country whose voice on the global phase truly matters, due to the fact that Poland was right about key issues, informing Europe and the planet about the threat from Putin and Russia, against addiction to Russian oil and gas, before the hybrid war, before irresponsible immigration policy," he stressed.
Andrzej Duda: I was peculiarly afraid with strengthening transatlantic relations
The president recalled that during his 2 word hundreds of abroad travel.
- I'm sorry. What was peculiarly on my heart was strengthening transatlantic relations. I worked closely and intensively with all American administration, no substance who was in the White House. It is in my opinion the work of all president of the Republic. due to the fact that a strong alliance with the United States is simply a Polish state right. Like our presence in both NATO and NATO European Union - He said.
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- I'm sorry. I stressed this, for the full 10 years of my presidency, erstwhile I was the first leader in the Alliance to request that all NATO countries commit to raising defence spending. Many did not believe that this was possible, yet the last NATO summit made specified commitments. It is simply a large success of Poland and a concrete strengthening of our security," he added.
Andrzej Duda stressed that Poland and Poles did not neglect erstwhile Russian rockets fell on Ukraine. – We were solidarity and we sought this solidarity among another countries and nations. And we can all be highly arrogant of this, just as we can be arrogant of our unique past of culture and tradition," he said.
Duda recalled that during his presidency 2 crucial jubilees were awarded – the 100th anniversary of Poland's regaining independency and the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of Bolesław Chrobry as the king of Poland.
- I'm sorry. These 2 dates, though so distant in time, bear the same truth. Poland does not start in our times, but it is up to us whether and how it will continue," he said.
Andrzej Duda: I want Poland would grow stronger
Andrzej Duda stressed that he would be arrogant to participate in the swearing-in of the fresh president.
- I'm sorry. I would besides have participated if voters had decided otherwise. due to the fact that respect for the verdict of the nation and for the continuity of power is the foundation of democracy. due to the fact that it is the Poles who decide. Not politicians. Not media. Not a business group. The most crucial is always the voice of the nation expressed in elections. president Karol Nawrocki received a strong mandate to conduct Polish cases given to him by the citizens," he noted.
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- I'm sorry. I want you President Charles Nawrock Good luck and success. I want that Poland would grow stronger during his presidency. We share common values and views on many matters, but besides peculiar respect for the heritage of prof. Lech Kaczyński. I want my successor to accomplish his mission perfectly - he added.
Andrzej Duda: I stay in the ministry, although in a different role
Finally, the outgoing president said no goodbyes.
- I'm in the service, though in a different role. I will proceed to be active both in Poland and abroad, always pursuing matters of the Republic of Poland. "The future is called Poland" - with this message I competed in the 2015 election. I haven't changed my head in 10 years. I inactive firmly believe in Poland and I believe in Poles In Poland, ambitious, rapidly developing, innovative, but besides remembering its roots, its history, identity and tradition. I believe in the future of our homeland," he added.
- I'm sorry. For me, for me. Andrzej Duda, The most crucial things in life have always been and there are 3 things: firstly Poland, secondly Poland and thirdly: only Poland. Long live the free, safe and independent Republic. God bless Poland, Poles and Poles around the planet – he finished.
