The conversation, which began with congratulations on taking up the post, covered the current situation in Ukraine, the prospects of NATO enlargement, and the escalating situation in the Middle East.

The new NATO Secretary General thanked Poland for its efforts to support Ukraine and noted the urgent need to reinforce Ukraine’s air defence systems and enhance the logistics of Ukrainian armed forces.

Both politicians agreed that Russian missiles and drones violating borders of a NATO country, which are beyond the control of the Russian army, are becoming a problem.

Speaking about the conflict in the Middle East, Mark Rutte focused on the numerous military contingents from NATO member states and NATO candidate countries deployed to the conflict area, for which the current situation could be a threat.

On behalf of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Minister Sikorski invited new NATO Secretary General to visit Warsaw.