Building a strong army, strong alliances and strong society – these 3 values are an absolute precedence – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish at a Christmas gathering at the base of the 15th Anti-Aircraft Regiment in Gołdapi. Together with Prime Minister Tuski and Deputy Minister Tomczyk, he expressed his wishes to the soldiers, thanked them for their service and reminded them of plans to make the army.
On Monday, Colonel Tomasz Sawczuk, commander of the 15th Anti-Aircraft Regiment in Gołdapi, welcomed representatives of the government in his unit at a solemn Christmas Eve meeting. – let me to extend my wishes to all politicians, but besides to us, soldiers, that this holiday, despite what is happening beyond our east border, should be peaceful. So that we can usage this weaponry, which we get from the government, only on the ground and exercise squares," said the officer to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. At the outset, the Prime Minister noted that erstwhile he was on his way to Gołdapi from Sopot, in many places he saw the demolition caused by the storms, as well as the effects of the engagement of the services that fought the effects of the element. – You are heroes and heroes – he turned to uniforms, sitting behind suto set tables. He besides recalled particular importance of the date of 16 December in the context of the tragic events of 1970 and 1981. "This memory is very crucial to me, due to the fact that present as Prime Minister I can say that it is simply a origin of genuine happiness for me, that after so many years in free Poland, the uniform of the Polish soldier in all Polish home and all corner raises hope that we are safe," said Donald Tusk. “You are here to give the biggest gift you can imagine, that is, a sense of security,” he stressed.
“You are in a unique place,” said the Prime Minister to the soldiers of the 15th Anti-Aircraft Regiment. – You are the first warrant that no 1 will dare to attack Poland thanks, among another things, to your hard service, for which I thank you very much again," he added.
The national defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz then spoke. The head of the MON besides referred to the issue of the safe border, spoke about the “unique after the Second planet War in Poland, the top programme of deterrence and defence”, which is part of the “Tarcza East” and “the top expenditure on modernization of the Polish army, reform, building the strongest Polish Army in history”. “This is what we are aiming for, this is our large ambition,” the Deputy Prime Minister pointed out.
– I thank all the soldiers in our country for being here. Thank you for joining the army for serving, for being arrogant to wear white-red on your shoulder – he turned to the assembled. By the way, he thanked the military for extra-military actions, among others, within the framework of Operation Feniks, which was extended until April 2025. He besides recalled the evidence expenditures on modernization of the Polish Army, in which according to statistic from the end of last week already serving 208 1000 soldiers and which is the 3rd largest, after the American and Turkish army in NATO.
The national defence minister besides assured the soldiers that talks are underway on the formation of fresh barracks buildings, and in addition, MON puts large emphasis on individual individual equipment within the framework of “Speak” programme. This is absolutely a priority. We're counting on your attention, due to the fact that not everything can be done in 1 year. This is only the first year of our rule. I know there are even more expectations, we'll all effort to live up to it. We will do everything to guarantee that our governments associate with professionalism, good equipment and salaries for soldiers, due to the fact that this is besides very important," Kosiniak-Kamish added. The Deputy Prime Minister besides pointed out the improvement of the Polish Army in the context of the construction of fresh components specified as drone, medical and cyberspace defences. Another key issue, according to the Minister, is anti-air defense, in which Poland will invest and make cooperation internationally. – Building a strong army, strong alliances and strong society – these 3 values are an absolute priority, they are a warrant of safety – concluded Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish.
