During the press conference, Kosiniak-Kamish thanked Hegseth for choosing Poland as the first place of authoritative bilateral visit. This is an expression of our partnership, a common relationship and a common safety strategy for the United States, Poland, Europe and the full world," Kosiniak-Kamish said.
During the conversation, Hegseth and Kosiniak-Kamish raised the issue of a common alliance and NATO. The Polish-American Alliance was never as strong as it is now. We are able to do everything to make it from day to day even more," said Kosiniak-Kamish. Poland is simply a country that understands threats and knows that greater expenditure on arms is absolutely necessary.
Hegseth estimated that Poland is simply a model ally on the European continent that wants to invest not only in its defence, but besides in the defence of the full continent. We see Poland as a model ally on the European continent, who wants to invest not only in his defence, but besides in the defence of the full continent – Hegseth assessed.
The ties between the USA and Poland are unwavering," Hegseth said. Our relation is strong and strengthens each day. Poland is simply a strategic, front partner on the east flank of NATO. Poland is simply a proven ally of the Alliance, a model ally – not only in words but in deeds – Hegseth noted.
Hegseth stressed the request for a “hard power”. Diplomacy is important, talks are important, negotiations are important, but at the end of the day, tanks, bullets, helicopters and this “hard power” is the most important, and Poland understands this very well, and we besides – he noted.
According to NATO, Poland's defence spending is around 2.5% of GDP, which is 1 of the highest indicators in the European Union. In 2022, Poland plans to spend about PLN 63.4 billion in defence, which is 10% more than in 2021.
It is worth noting that Poland and the United States besides cooperate in another areas specified as the economy, discipline and culture. In 2020, Poland was the 11th largest trading partner of the United States in the European Union, and the United States was the 6th largest trading partner of Poland in the world.
During his visit to Poland, Hegseth met with president Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, as well as with representatives of the Polish arms industry. Hegseth stressed that Poland is an crucial partner for the United States in Europe and that the United States is ready to cooperate with Poland in areas specified as defence, safety and the economy.
It is worth adding that Poland and the United States besides cooperate within NATO, where Poland is an active associate and supports the Alliance's activities in areas specified as safety and defence. In 2020, Poland contributed 10% of NATO's safety and defence activities.
In summary, the Polish-American alliance is strong and developing from day to day. Poland and the United States cooperate in areas specified as defence, security, economy, discipline and culture. Poland is an crucial partner for the United States in Europe and the United States are ready to cooperate with Poland in areas specified as defence, safety and the economy.
