Poland’s diplomatic and consular services came up with an immediate response following the outbreak of the current conflict triggered by the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. Polish missions took prompt action to evacuate Polish citizens from both Israel and Palestine (the Gaza Strip and the West Bank).

On 26 October 2023, Undersecretary of State Wojciech Gerwel attended remotely the OECD Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum, which was organised in Hanoi.

The situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the recent events in Israel and Palestine, prevailed in the talks held on 25 October between Poland’s chief diplomat Zbigniew Rau and representatives of the Arab diplomatic corps.

On 24 October 2023, Undersecretary of State Wojciech Gerwel took part in an open debate held by the UN Security Council in New York.

The 14th Warsaw Human Rights Seminar was held on 24 October 2023, marking the 30th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights.

On 23 October, head of Polish diplomacy Zbigniew Rau took part in the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting in Luxembourg. The meeting focused on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in Israel and the region, and Armenia-Azerbaijan relations.

The seventh edition of the Enlargement Academy opened on 23 October. Head of the Foreign Service Piotr Rychlik welcomed participants during an inaugural meeting at the MFA Diplomatic Academy.

On 23 October 2023, head of Polish diplomacy Zbigniew Rau will take part in the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting in Luxembourg.