In addition to the Quadriga meeting, Minister Rau held talks with his UK counterpart James Cleverly and, together with Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, laid a wreath at the monument to General Władysław Sikorski outside the building of the Polish Embassy in London.

Both the top diplomats’ bilateral talks and the Quadriga session focused on the broad security and security cooperation. The ministers also talked about the challenges facing the upcoming NATO Summit, including the anchoring of Ukraine in NATO, strengthening the eastern flank, and Sweden’s accession to the Alliance. In addition, the officials discussed the threats stemming from aggressive policy pursued by Russia and Belarus, which is supporting the Russian Federation, the broader geopolitical context of the situation in Europe, and future challenges relating to Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.

Both sides agreed that they have similar views on the nature of threats posed by Russia’s policy. The talks reaffirmed the significant development of political relations and intensive dynamics of bilateral military cooperation in recent years, particularly since the crisis at the Polish–Belarusian border and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ministers also agreed that it is necessary to continue to provide support to Ukraine.

The declaration signed by the ministers relates to strategic priorities for cooperation, increases the level of mutual ambitions, and strengthens the partnership between Poland and the UK. Although the document lays emphasis primarily on cooperation in security, it also concerns other areas of bilateral relations, including cooperation at international fora. Indicating the year 2030 as a reference point, the declaration is to form a basis for the development of strategic partnership between the two countries in a period that goes far beyond the date.

 

MFA Press Office