Minister Jacek Czaputowicz underscored that Poland supports the implementation of the objectives and priorities of the German EU presidency. Together with Minister Heiko Maas, they discussed the EU’s future, Multiannual Financial Framework and the European Recovery Fund – the matters that will be discussed at the upcoming European Council. They also discussed the present state of negotiations with Great Britain on the establishment of new relations with the EU. “We are aware that the visit is also very important due to the fact that Germany takes over the EU presidency on 1 July. It will lead the EU in a very difficult time, when we have to make efforts to recover from the crisis caused by the pandemic and adopt the Multiannual Financial Framework,” stressed the Polish top diplomat. 

The talks also focused on the US political and military engagement in Europe. “We attach particular importance to transatlantic relations. A robust NATO and strong transatlantic ties enhance the security of the whole European continent,” said Minister Czaputowicz.

The situation of the Polish community in Germany continues to be an important dimension of our bilateral relations. “We would like the provisions of the Treaty on Good Neighbourship and Friendly Cooperation of 1991 to be respected in regard with Polish language teaching in Germany. We also welcome certain signals concerning a proper solution to the issue of the house for the Polish minority in Bochum. We would like the Polish minority in Germany to feel at ease in the country where they live,” underlined Minister Czaputowicz. The ministers also discussed the German proposal of the construction of a memorial commemorating the Polish victims of World War II. Minister Czaputowicz said: “We treat it as a good sign of willingness to pay tribute to approximately 6 million Poles who died during World War II. I said that Poland is ready to take part in the work on the concept of the memorial.”

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