Ministers discussed further actions to ensure the security of NATO members. Minister Sikorski outlined Polish expectations for next year’s NATO summit in The Hague, including the expected response to threats from Russia and the importance of continued support for Ukraine.

During a meeting with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha – organised within the framework of the NATO-Ukraine Council and attended by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas – discussions focused on the current situation on the frontline and Kyiv’s current needs. The head of Polish diplomacy stressed Poland’s unwavering readiness to support Ukraine and to cooperate with Poland’s allies in this regard, pointing to the central role of NATO-EU cooperation in providing comprehensive support to Poland’s neighbour, which will be one of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025.

NATO foreign ministers also met with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the current situation in the Middle East. The talks also addressed the destructive actions of Russia and its partners, contributing to the destabilisation of both Europe and the Middle East. The NATO allies praised Jordan’s commitment to cooperate with the Alliance, agreeing that the announced opening of a NATO liaison office in Amman should further strengthen this partnership.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the head of Polish diplomacy also attended a meeting with the ministers of foreign affairs of the Baltic states, Nordic states and Germany. In addition, he also had a conversation with his Czech counterpart. The current security situation in Europe was at the centre of all discussions.

 

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