Poland supports the construction of a Lithuanian military camp in Kopciów, right next to the border with our country and declares its readiness to cooperate in the preparation and subsequent usage – said Deputy Prime Minister and head of MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz after talks with the Minister of Defence of Lithuania Robertas Kaunas.
The Lithuanians have decided to build a training ground in the Łódź region – this is an area of Suwałki gulf that is considered “soft underbelly” and 1 of the most delicate points in Europe. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence emphasises that the location of the camp will improve the safety of the region and enable closer cooperation with allies, including Poland.
The final word for the camp will belong to the Lithuanian parliament, but the head of MON Kosiniak-Kamish noted that Polish commanders are curious in exercises on the fresh camp. Polish engineering troops could besides engage in its construction.
The investment will be carried out exclusively on the Lithuanian side. The Lithuanian Minister of Defence assured that the task would be conducted in a transparent manner, and all information provided to the Polish side on an ongoing basis. As he pointed out, the field is crucial not only for Lithuania, but besides for the safety of Latvia and Estonia and the full east flank of NATO.