The object of the letter of intent signed present in Rzeszów between the Ministry of Defence and the city is the exchange of land and the cooperation of government and self-government," said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. MON emphasises that Rzeszów is an crucial centre on the map of military units in Poland, and signing the letter is simply a step towards improving the quality of military infrastructure in Rzeszów.
Training soldiers of the 21st Podhalan firearm Brigade.
– We adopted the rule that where local governments invest in the military, there the military will grow its operations. Thank you very much everyone who was active in signing this letter," said the Minister of National Defence after gathering Konrad Fijolek, president of Rzeszów. “We agreed that relocation would concern the relocation of any units in the A4, 94 and S19 roads, in the area on the border of the town of Rzeszów and the municipality of Świlcza. There respective twelve hectares will be transferred to the improvement of the Polish Army. On the another hand, the area in the center of Rzeszów will be released [by the military – editorial) so that the city can build a Center for Crisis Management and unite its units dispersed in 7 locations," said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish.
The head of the MON added that both residents and the military benefit from land swaps. This trial is already ongoing. 2030 is the horizon we set with the President. Rzeszów will be the large capital of the army and security," said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in the capital Podkarpacie, where they are stationed, among others, 21th Podhale firearm Brigade, 3rd Podkarpackie Territorial Defence Brigade or 34th Military economical Branch. It's besides there. logistics hub close Jasionka Airport, whose safety is shared by Polish and allied divisions.
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish in Rzeszów.
Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish assured that safety over Rzeszów was secure. – The constant presence of Patriot kits is ensured. Now there are soldiers from Germany. In a fewer weeks, Dutch soldiers will arrive. – he said. The head of the MON thanked the Kingdom of the Netherlands for his commitment to send 300 soldiers and 2 Patriot batteries to Poland. – I would like to emphasize here: the Dutch have 3 specified batteries, and 2 give to Poland. This shows how crucial we are to them, how much they invest in the safety of NATO's east flank," added the Deputy Prime Minister.
