The Minister of National Defence reported that Polish peculiar services are monitoring the situation in the mediate East, in peculiar in the areas, where Polish military contingents are stationed. Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that there is no direct threat to Polish soldiers stationed in the conflict region. The Minister assured that the Polish Army was ready to evacuate if necessary.
Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that Poland is in constant contact with NATO structures and that it closely monitors the situation in the mediate East. The Minister of National Defence stressed that NATO does not engage in conflicts that do not in any way concern members of this organisation. Kosiniak-Kamysz pointed out that the situation in the mediate East is very serious and that a global consequence is needed.
The figures for Polish military quotas in the mediate East are as follows: about 200 Polish soldiers are stationed in Lebanon, around 100 in Turkey, and 50 in Iraq. In total, about 350 Polish soldiers are stationed in the mediate East region.
Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that Poland is ready to evacuate its citizens from the mediate East if the global situation deteriorates. The Minister of National Defence has assured that the Polish Army is ready to evacuate, and Polish peculiar Services are monitoring the situation in the mediate East.
The Israeli-Iranian conflict is of large importance for safety in the mediate East. The Polish authorities are aware of the risks posed by this conflict and are taking appropriate measures to safe Polish citizens and Polish military quotas in the region.
NATO is an crucial ally of Poland on safety issues. Poland has been a NATO associate since 1999 and actively participates in the Alliance's activities. Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that NATO does not engage in conflicts that in no way concern members of this organization.
The situation in the mediate East is very complex and uncertain. The Polish authorities are aware of the risks posed by this conflict and are taking appropriate measures to safe Polish citizens and Polish military quotas in the region. Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that a global consequence is needed to halt the conflict in the mediate East.
