The talks between the Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak – Kamysz and the Secretary of Defence L. Austin took place on the 29th of August, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
During the talks concerning the modernization of the Polish Armed Forces and enhancing allied capabilities the US had confirmed that 8 helicopters will be delivered from their own Armed Forces until the first new aircraft is available to Poland. The Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz underscored the need for the timely fulfillment of defence contracts and their importance to building the potential of the Polish Armed Forces.

The security of the eastern flank of NATO was also one of the topics of discussion.

The Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak – Kamysz thanked Secretary Austin for the continued presence of US troops in Poland, stressing its importance to our deterrence and defence capabilities.

Referencing the Russian aggression, the Minister and the Secretary of Defence have pledged to cotinue the necessary support for Ukraine.

- Today, I spoke with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence to confer how we can work together to deliver the security assistance Ukraine urgently needs to defend itself from Russia.

- wrote the Secretary of Defence after the meeting

- By developing its defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine, Poland serves as an example for Europe and the rest of the world (…). Poland always understood that Putin’s war in Ukraine endangers our shared security. (…) The United States and Poland, together with our allies and partners, stand shoulder to shoulder to defend free and sovereign Ukraine.

- Secretary of Defence L. Austin said.

During his visit in Washington, D.C. the Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak – Kamysz laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery.