The head of the Pentagon met with Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish. “Poland as a model ally”

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Why is that important?

While welcoming the Polish delegation to the Pentagon, Hegseth spared no praise for Poland, recalling that it was there that he went on his first abroad trip. “Poland and America together search peace by force... president (Donald) Trump gave his appreciation to the Polish leadership,” Hegseth said. He again called Poland a "model ally", which should not be persuaded and encouraged to spend 5% of GDP in defence. He stated that the Polish government, like the Trump administration, is "applying common sense", showing readiness to defend the country and its borders. He besides thanked for hosting American soldiers, whose numbers he estimated to be 8,000.

What did the head of the MON say?

Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed in turn the willingness to introduce the relation between Poland and the US to the next level, noting that the present minute is simply a breakthrough for the alliance of both countries. He noted that Poland "fully supports Trump administration's efforts to advance a just and lasting peace in Ukraine".

He added that Poland wants to "send a strong signal to Europe" with its investments in defence and acquisition of American military equipment. He besides highlighted the scale of contracts with the US arms manufacture – 128 contracts for a full of $60 billion – and expressed his willingness to proceed cooperation between the industries of both countries. He besides said that he wanted cooperation with the US to make beyond the safety sphere, including investigation and technological development.

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish in the United States

The gathering with Hegseth is the main point of a brief visit by the head of the MON to the United States. The Deputy Prime Minister announced before arrival that the discussion would address issues related to Poland's security, arms spending, modernization of the army and contracts which Poland has concluded and includes with the United States, as well as assistance for Ukraine and "the pursuit of peace for our east neighbour".

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