On the 3rd and last day of his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited the Atlantic Council of United States. During the speech and debate the head of the Polish government presented, among others, the Polish point of view in the area of a fresh geopolitical position for Europe. He besides discussed Poland's function in enhancing safety on our continent and in NATO. On that day, the Prime Minister besides took part in a debate at the office of the global Monetary Fund in Washington on the global economical situation. Panelists discussed Ukraine's current situation in the face of war, the economical slowdown caused by Russian aggression and independency from energy resources from Russia.
The function of Poland on the east flank of NATO
Russia's aggression to Ukraine has changed geopolitical reality in our part of Europe. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stressed that this war for the Kremlin is not a war between Russia and Ukraine, but a war between Russia and the West. Therefore, the Polish government implements the provisions and strengthens the Polish Army by purchasing the most modern military equipment. Today, our country plays an even more crucial function in safety on the east flank of NATO, the east border of the European Union.
“Poland wants to become the foundation of European security. due to the fact that we have common safety interests. Poland is ready to accept the function of regional leader and the function of safety supplier in the region," said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
We are constantly expanding defence spending – up to 4 percent of GDP this year. This is 1 of the highest levels in the full structure of NATO associate States. As far as military backing is concerned, we are among the leaders of the North Atlantic Alliance countries. In this way we build credibility in the Alliance and increase security.
Russian aggression and Western actions
The head of the Polish government in his speech stressed that Poland warned Western countries against dependence on energy natural materials of Russian origin. For this purpose, we built, among others, the LNG terminal and Baltic Pipe. Russia has made any countries dependent on its supplies, which has caused considerable marketplace turbulence in oil and gas prices. The resources it receives from the sale of natural materials are utilized to finance the war in Ukraine.
Poland and the United States proceed to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty in order to preserve geopolitical order not only in Europe. Communist China besides depends on Ukraine not being the basis for strengthening the West. any European countries, despite the large geopolitical costs, want to proceed selling products to China. This increases our dependence on this country.
– This war for the Kremlin is not a war between Russia and Ukraine, but a war between Russia and the West. If Ukraine is conquered, China may attack Taiwan the next day. I see a very large relation here, a large relation between the situation in Ukraine and the situation in Taiwan and China – stressed the head of the Polish government.
Economic situation after the pandemic and during the war in Ukraine
W Washington Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki besides participated in the debate at the office of the global Monetary Fund. The talks afraid the current economical situation. The main subject was Russian aggression in Ukraine, dependence on Russian energy natural materials, and inflation, which results in the continuation of price pressure.
The fresh global economical downturn is linked to the pandemic and the restoration of global supply chains. Poland and the countries of Central and east Europe can benefit from this due to the fact that there are many business processes. The Polish government effectively strengthens the Polish economy, which translates into unchangeable public finances.
– I think it would be good for Europe to realise what the challenges are like in addition to war. This is simply a reconstruction of production chains in a different area than they were before the pandemic," said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during the debate.
Strategic partnership between the United States and the European Union
Poland and the European Union as a full request a closer relation with the United States. Our country advocates a strong transatlantic partnership, and thanks to the visit of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in the US, we strengthen them. The United States is 1 of Poland's closest allies, and our relation was not as strong as today.
“Poland needs the United States, but the United States needs solid European allies. Allies who value transatlantic cooperation. Poland is 1 of the fewer countries that are equally pro-American and besides pro-European. Hence we are an perfect for European-American relations", said the Prime Minister.
Summary of the Prime Minister's three-day visit to the US
The intent of the visit of the head of the Polish government to the United States of America was to strengthen the alliance with the US, which is simply a warrant of safety in our part of Europe. The first day Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with Vice president Kamala Harris The White home in Washington. Among the most crucial were Polish and American engagement in safety in Europe, energy cooperation and arms contracts between our countries.
The next day Head of the Polish Government visited the leading companies of the American arms sector – Lockheed Martin and Anniston Army Depot. Both these places make dense equipment. As early as June 2023, 14 M1 Abrams tanks will arrive in Poland.
During the visit, the Prime Minister besides gave respective interviews to the leading American media, in which he presented the Polish point of view on current topics.
– America is an indispensable partner of Poland, but Poland is besides an indispensable link in the transatlantic politics of Washington. Today, Europe needs Polish-American cooperation as never before – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
