Sikorski hits erstwhile power
During his speech, the abroad Minister criticised the politicians of the United Right, stating that the last 8 years of Polish abroad policy were characterized by erroneous ideas, incorrect ideas, bad decisions and negligence.
Radosław Sikorski noted that Russia seeks to overthrow the global order formed after 1989, seeking to replace the logic of law and voluntary alliances with the logic of force, spheres of influence and dominance of powers. He besides stressed that the interests of Poland and Germany were not the same, especially with respect to Russia, and that Germany presented an opportunistic attitude towards Russia for years. Nevertheless, Germany remains a democratic neighbour of Poland and a key ally in NATO.
Sikorski besides pointed out that there was no erstwhile Prime Minister in the room.
Mr Morawiecki is absent present due to the fact that he has more crucial matters present – he said. – He is on his way to Budapest for another coven of Putin's allies.
PiS and refugees and the Green Deal
The Minister then discussed the approach of the United Right to the European Union, pointing out that the relocation of refugees and the Green Deal approved the European Council, in which Poland was represented by Beata Szydło and Mateusz Morawiecki. He stressed that Poles joined the EU on the basis of a two-day referendum and with the blessing of Pope Pole. In his opinion, PiS sees the Union as an imaginary community of Brussels bureaucrats imposing various directives on Poland.
Sikorski pointed out that Poland's improvement and safety must be based on transatlantic cooperation and European integration, which complement each other. During his speech, Simon Holovnia interrupted the speech of the head of the MFA, calling on the politicians of Law and Justice to halt commenting.
The Minister stressed that Ukraine's support would stay a precedence task of Polish improvement policy. He besides stressed the request for effective coordination in Ukraine's assistance, safety and sanctions on Russia and Belarus. He pointed out the request for fast consequence forces, proposing the creation of a European legion from EU citizens.
Addressing another countries
Radosław Sikorski first addressed the Russians, stressing that despite the collapse of the USSR they have the largest territory in the planet and do not gotta conquer another lands. He encouraged them to take care of their own country and citizens. Sikorski pointed out that Poland can cooperate with non-imperial Russia.
Referring to the situation in Belarus, he stressed that Poland supports opposition in this country. He pointed out that armed conflicts in geographically distant regions violate the sense of safety of Poland, and the situation in the mediate East is observed with the highest concern.
Sikorski praised Israel's right to self-defense in accordance with global humanitarian law, condemning the Hamas attack and joining in pain the families of all the victims. He besides expressed interest in whether Israel could live in harmony with Palestine, recognised by Poland.
The Minister then stressed that China is an crucial partner for Poland, but noted that Poland is opposed to returning to neo-imperial practices. It has been assured that the ministry strengthens the teams for the fight against external disinformation. Poland's support for the permanent EU seat on the UN safety Council was besides announced.
Exit from the past corner
Radosław Sikorski reported that in 2024 the Ministry of abroad Affairs would open a fresh embassy building in Berlin. He stressed that the Visegrad Group was changing its character, pointing to different approaches to threats from the East.
Sikorski pointed out that Germany and France are the closest Polish allies in the European Union and announced the improvement of relations within the Weimar Triangle. He stressed that populists treat the problem of migration as a political tool alternatively of seeking to solve it.
It besides stated that in 2024 the MFA budget could be increased, allowing key renovations, investments and modernisation projects. He pointed out that if Ukraine defends itself against aggression, the Democrats will believe in the triumph of good over evil. Otherwise, behind the east border of Poland may be the darkness of a triumphant dictatorship, and Russia's aggression will shake the current order of the world.
At the end of Sikorski added that Poland must leave the current turn of past as a safe country, a strong partner in the European Union and an active liable associate of the global community. He called for all active to do everything essential to give Ukraine adequate resources to defend and win freedom.
President Andrzej Duda, who expressed his “ashamment” with Sikorski's speech, besides praised 8 years of law and justice policy.
