Polish military will be the strongest in Europe. It is precisely to let peace to prevail in this part of the world," stressed Prime Minister Donald Tusk during an Easter gathering with soldiers and workers of the Ministry of Defence. Apart from the head of the government, the ceremony was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and the head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish and representatives of military and clergy leadership.
The gathering organized in 1st Transport Aviation Base began with a video connection with representatives of Polish quotas, as well as participants of military operations conducted in Poland. Their wishes included soldiers serving in Latvia and Romania, Lebanon and the Central African Republic and guarding the east and western borders of the country. Government representatives then took the floor.
– Long ago, the words “you want peace, prepare for war” did not sound as serious as now – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk. “But the fact that present we are building a powerful army, that we have large generals, educated commanders, determined soldiers, the top safety funds in history, makes the spectrum of war go away,” he added. The head of government, referring to the planet situation, besides stressed that it was much easier to make armed conflict than to avoid it. “We in Poland realize very well that there is only 1 excuse for war. It's the defence of your own border, your own nation, your own country. And Poland is ready for that," he said.
In a akin tone, the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish spoke. – There is nothing more crucial than building a safe Poland. For everyone, not just for the chosen. safe Poland, which guarantees the sustainability and continuity of the improvement of our nation – he said. At the same time, he recalled that extension and strengthening of the indigenous armed forcesand Poland's presence in NATO and the European Union, are not against anyone. This is all about the readiness to defend fundamental values for the state and its citizens. Freedom, peace, sovereignty, independency is not defended by screaming. They're defending themselves. The strength of good intentions, which I am convinced we have in Poland. But besides the force of the army, which must be well organized, equipped and prepared, as well as the force of citizens who build a community of society," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
The head of the MON indicated that strengthening the armed forces must be based on 3 pillars. The first are modern unmanned and anti-drone technologies. To the second – to guarantee the ability to operate in space and to make extended usage of artificial intelligence in the army, the 3rd – to build the ability to conduct long and precise strokes. These priorities arise from the reflection and analysis of modern armed conflicts – wars in Ukraine and the mediate East. It's our occupation for the next weeks and months. We must not waste a minute," Kosiniak-Kamish emphasized. "We will usage all possible and available resources, both European and national. We will not quit any gold for Polish security, due to the fact that time is the most dangerous since the end of planet War II – the Deputy Prime Minister argued.
The head of the Ministry of Defence mentioned the challenges of building reserves for the army and pro-defensive training for citizens as part of the “InReady” Programme. He besides talked about Poland's strong position in NATO. "The last months are not only the largest budget in past for the Polish military – PLN 200 billion this year, but besides an analysis of spending by independent experts from the North Atlantic Alliance. late NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte published results for the year 2025. Poland is the first in terms of its commitment to building an allied security. We just give the most of ourselves – said Kosiniak-Kamish.
– This time of the Holy Week, and later Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, is simply a peculiar time. Detention and reflection, but besides a large hope that the time we have before us can always be utilized even better. That good prevails over evil, that life prevails over death, that hatred loses with love – he summed up, making Christmas wishes to soldiers and civilian workers.
