National security in the spotlight: Andrzej Duda - "Securing strong security guarantees is a priority"

Under the leadership of President Andrzej Duda, the National Security Council convened to discuss the current international situation and Poland's security. The meeting took place on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and brought together leading figures from the Polish political scene.

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24 february 2025   |   19:41   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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In his opening address, the President reaffirmed Poland's unwavering stance on ending the conflict.

- This war must end with a just and lasting peace. That means a peace that will ensure no future conflicts arise, and that Russia will never again attack another country, Andrzej Duda stated.

He emphasized that this issue concerns not only Poland and Central and Eastern Europe but also the entire continent.

Poland’s security and international negotiations

The primary focus of the discussions was Poland's security in the context of ongoing negotiations, which, as President Duda pointed out, were initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

- We are meeting at a moment when there are emerging prospects for ending the war in Ukraine, or at least negotiating a ceasefire—above all, achieving a situation where people no longer perish, the President remarked. He stressed that "the talks we are conducting today are of fundamental importance for the security of the Republic of Poland and its citizens."

Strong security guarantees for Poland and Europe

Duda highlighted the necessity for Poland to obtain strong and credible security guarantees.

- This is the most critical issue from our perspective, which, in practice, means restoring the primacy of international law, he underlined.

He further stated that "it is unacceptable for any country to gain territorial or political advantages through aggression. Such actions lead to further international destabilization."

In light of Poland’s presidency in the Council of the European Union, President Duda called for intensified efforts to strengthen security and transatlantic relations.

- Today, in my opinion, there is no better place to conduct discussions on the European Union than Warsaw. I regret that the plans to host EU-U.S. and EU-Ukraine summits in Poland were abandoned. These would have been excellent opportunities for such talks, he added.

Transatlantic relations and the role of the United States

During the meeting, the Polish President underscored the importance of Poland's relations with the United States. He pointed to his long-standing efforts to strengthen transatlantic ties and increase NATO’s, particularly U.S., military presence in Poland.

- Since the beginning of my presidency, I have done everything to reinforce transatlantic relations and NATO’s presence in Poland, especially that of U.S. forces, as the U.S. military is the largest and most powerful within the Alliance, said President Duda.

He reminded attendees of his recent visit to the United States, where he met with Donald Trump and key U.S. administration officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

- These discussions focused, among other things, on the future role of the United States in the negotiation process, he stated.

Call for cross-party cooperation

In his remarks to the media following the session, President Duda urged the government to abandon planned reforms that would exclude the President's representatives from ministerial committee meetings.

- This contradicts the idea of good cooperation on security matters. We should collaborate not only within the National Security Council but also on a daily basis, he stressed.

In his opening remarks at the Council session, the President emphasized that all political forces should work together, setting aside differences, for the good of the Republic of Poland and the security of its citizens.

Duda pointed out that the planned changes by Prime Minister Donald Tusk would primarily affect the next President of Poland, whose term begins in a few months.

- Excluding the President's representatives from ministerial committee meetings would neither serve the constitutional principle of cooperation nor enhance national security and governance in these challenging times, he warned.

Poland's leadership in european security

The National Security Council meeting reaffirmed the paramount importance of Poland’s security in the current geopolitical landscape. Poland remains actively engaged in shaping the future of Europe, striving for robust security guarantees and strengthening transatlantic relations. Notably, from January to June, Poland holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, further underscoring its leadership role in the region and beyond.

A shared responsibility for Poland’s future

In the face of rapidly evolving geopolitical challenges, unity and cooperation among all political forces should be the foundation for ensuring the security of the Republic of Poland. National interests must always take precedence over political disputes, and decision-makers should focus on reinforcing the country’s sovereignty rather than serving foreign agendas.

The inviolability of Poland’s borders, the strength of its armed forces, and strategic international relations must remain top priorities. The Polish flag—white and red, a symbol of pride and freedom—should continue to wave in the winds of history, reminding us that independence is a treasure we must safeguard, not only for ourselves but for future generations.

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