On 18 December, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Canada's Minister of Defence, Bill Blair, in Warsaw. The bilateral discussions focused on the enhancement of bilateral relations between Poland and Canada in the domains of defence, security and the exchange of experience in the sphere of military cooperation and within NATO. Additionally, security issues in the region were addressed.

In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed gratitude to Canada's Minister of Defence for bilateral military cooperation and for Canada's role within NATO.

- I would like to express my gratitude for Canada's commitment to the security of the NATO eastern flank. The presence of Canadian troops is of significant importance to us. The collaboration between the Polish and Canadian armies is highly commendable. [...] Our relations are becoming increasingly robust, with Polish-Canadian relations currently at an all-time high. Particularly noteworthy is the exchange in the area of security, the cooperation of our armed forces, the presence of the Canadian army on the territory of the Republic of Poland, and Canadian soldiers who support Ukraine, ensuring the security of the eastern flank of NATO, training and exercising with our soldiers, and also training and exercising Ukrainian soldiers

- Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted.

Additionally, the head of the Polish Ministry of Defence highlighted Canada's role in bolstering security on NATO's eastern flank.

- It is of great significance to us that Canadian troops are stationed on the eastern flank, not only in Poland but also in Latvia, where a substantial contingent of Canadian soldiers is deployed alongside Polish troops. This represents one of the most robust exchanges of skills and operational capabilities within the NATO alliance, a development that is highly encouraging for us

- Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz stated.

Following the conclusion of the discussions, Minister Bill Blair made the following remarks:

- One of the reasons for my visit to Warsaw today is to express my sincerest gratitude to the Minister and the Polish government for their exceptional support for our troops stationed here. I had the privilege of visiting with my soldiers, who are currently engaged in training Ukrainian medical service and engineering service personnel. Each of these soldiers expressed their gratitude for the support and hospitality extended to them

Poland and Canada are engaged in bilateral collaboration within the framework of NATO, encompassing initiatives such aa NATO Enhanced Forward Presence. Both countries have extended support to Ukraine since the outset of the Russian invasion.