“I would like to thank Prime Minister Donald Tusk for his willingness to join Poland in the Czech initiative to supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine,” said Petr Fiala, the head of the Czech government, in Prague after the meeting with Prime Minister Tusk. “We speak with one voice about Ukraine. A strong, united and armed Europe, which is also prepared to support Ukraine with equipment, ammunition and money, is a Europe that will effectively stop Russia,” Tusk said.
Fiala: We will continue the good tradition of “G2G” meetings
Speaking about bilateral relations between the Czech Republic and Poland, we agreed that we would continue the good tradition of ‘G2G’ meetings
– said the Czech Prime Minister after today’s meeting in Prague with the head of the Polish government, Donald Tusk. Fiala explained that this is intergovernmental consultation. He announced that this time they will take place in the Czech Republic.
We are planning such a meeting in the second half of this year
– added.
Topics of conversation
Fiala said he and Tusk talked about nuclear power.
We can share our fifty years of nuclear experience. It is important that nuclear energy is included in the taxonomy (EU PAP legal act) and that there is a consensus in the European Union that without it we cannot meet our energy demand and achieve our climate goals.
– said the Czech Prime Minister.
We also talked about road infrastructure
– he inquired.
We have two main directions of cooperation: the high-speed rail project and the connection of the D11 highway with the A3 highway
– he named. He assured that “very intensive work is being done on these projects.”
We are prepared to continue to provide intensive support to Ukraine and are looking for all ways to intensify this support. Ukraine is fighting not only for its independence and democratic freedom, but also for the freedom of the whole of Europe. We cannot forget this
– he emphasized.
“Some of the proposals from the Green Deal are being revised
The head of the Czech government thanked Tusk for “Poland’s expressed willingness to join the Czech initiative to supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine.” He said he presented the project to other prime ministers in Paris yesterday.
Fiala said they agree with the Polish Prime Minister “that it is necessary to solve the problems related to agriculture in the EU countries, not by looking at the farmers’ protests, but by focusing on the problems that these sparked protests.”
We have agreed to review and analyze some of the proposals from the Green Deal
– he inquired.
He said Tusk and I also agreed “on pursuing a more effective migration policy, which requires reforms.”
We have consistent positions when it comes to EU issues, which is very good news for Central Europe
– he emphasized.
Tusk: Supporting Ukraine is our moral and political duty
It is our moral and political duty, as well as our clear interest, to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.
– said Donald Tusk after the meeting with Fiala, emphasizing that his visit to Prague is a “confirmation of what is self-evident for our nations”, or traditional friendship, which results not only from geographical proximity, history and “common generational experiences “.
It also arises from a community of interests and a community of opinions on the key issues that vex Europe and the whole world today.
– said Tusk.
““Concerning Ukrainian and Russian aggression, we speak with one voice.”
The Polish Prime Minister noted that it is very important for Poland and the Czech Republic, but also for Ukraine, the EU and NATO, that “in a region that has been quite complicated lately, there are two capitals that speak with one voice about practically all problems.”
Regarding Ukraine, Russian aggression and responsibility for these tragedies, we have been speaking with one voice since the beginning of this conflict
– Tusk emphasized. He also expressed satisfaction that both countries would support Ukraine, including: on the supply of ammunition. He stated that Poland is ready to participate in any initiative that will come closer to ending Russian aggression against Ukraine.
“A strong, united and armed Europe”
The Prime Minister of the Polish government also spoke of the vision of a ‘strong, united, armed Europe’.
A strong, united and armed Europe, also willing to support Ukraine with equipment, ammunition and money, this is Europe that will effectively stop Russia
– Tusk emphasized.
Referring to yesterday’s meeting of European leaders in Paris devoted to support for Ukraine, Tusk said that “the most effective method to deter Putin and Russia from aggression will be if the Russians are aware that they are dealing with a bloc of strong, determined and ready states.” He added that effective aid to Ukraine means an increase in defense spending of NATO countries.
The European Union is six times bigger than Russia in terms of population, ten times bigger in terms of economy, and technologically speaking we are much more advanced. It will not be long before the EU’s defense capabilities will surpass Russia’s offensive capabilities in every respect
– he assessed.
Expansion of NATO
The head of the Polish government also referred to the issue of Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO.
Words of thanks go to Sweden and Finland
– he emphasized.
The Czech Prime Minister also announced his willingness to support Ukraine and expressed his satisfaction with Sweden’s accession to NATO.
The European security architecture is changing significantly under the influence of the aggression against Ukraine
– he said.
When asked about the possibility of sending military troops from Poland and the Czech Republic to Ukraine, Fiala said that “there is no need to look for new ways, just act faster.”
After the bilateral meeting, both the Prime Ministers and Heads of Government of Slovakia and Hungary will participate in the Visegrad Group (V4) summit. A meeting was also planned between Tusk and Czech President Petr Pavel.
The Hungarian parliament voted yesterday to admit Sweden to NATO. After the Hungarian head of state signs the ratification, Sweden will become the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Alliance.
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Source: wPolityce