Poland's engagement in NATO, support for Ukraine and threats from the East – these are the topics that Prime Minister Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addressed at a gathering in Warsaw. Rutte spoke highly of Polish armed forces and defence spending. “We must strengthen our capabilities and production of the defence industry,” said NATO Secretary-General.
On Wednesday 13 November, president Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz took part in the authoritative beginning of the American rocket base in Redzików (Pomorskie Province). At the same time in Warsaw there was a gathering of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who then made a brief message to the media.
Donald Tusk at the outset pointed out that he and the Secretary of NATO had not so much the same views on the current situation in the world. – This sounds like a cliché, but I am glad that at the beginning of your mission you confirm that Poland not only due to geography, but besides due to its effort in terms of arms, defence spending, becomes the foundation of NATO policy in this critical place and time – Donald Tusk addressed the guest. The Prime Minister stated that during the gathering behind closed doors he presented Polish Secretary-General "efforts to build fortifications, strengthening the border between Poland and NATO in cooperation with the Baltic States and Finland". “I confirmed that Poland will proceed to invest money and efforts to make this border a limit that is not possible for aggressors or attackers,” said Tusk.
The head of the government besides spoke of Ukraine, which remains “the focus of the NATO Secretary and the Polish Prime Minister”. besides about the importance of transatlantic relations, which are “the foundation of our safety and development”. This is Polish doctrine. As long as the USA, Canada, Europe, NATO, large Britain, Norway are together, so long the planet is comparatively safe," said Tusk. – You can number on us, Poland will be a competent partner – he added.
Mark Rutte, for whom it was the first visit to Poland since the last taking the position of Secretary-General of NATO, he clearly appreciated Poland's contribution to the Alliance. He spoke about Polish soldiers stationed in Lithuania and Romania, mentioned Poles' participation in NATO missions in Kosovo and Iraq. He commended the examples of military and civilian aid to Ukraine and the fact that Poland plans to spend NATO evidence 4.7% of GDP for defence purposes, and already has 1 of the largest armies of the associate States.
Mark Rutte spoke about strengthening NATO's east flank, but besides about sending North Korean soldiers to Russia. According to Secretary Putin, he pays for this with "money and technology", which is simply a threat not only to us but besides to Japan, South Korea or the USA. “China is besides active in this war effort,” Rutte continued, besides mentioning Iran, which, thanks to Russian rockets, creates another origin of threat in the mediate East. The NATO chief stressed that by doing so, the "Indo-Pacific region and the Euro-Atlantic area become 1 large theatre of action". “I am pleased that Poland is willing to strengthen and build ties with the Indo-Pacific region and the unwavering support of Poland for Ukraine,” said Mark Rutte, noting the request to “improve our capabilities and production of defence industry.”
