The opening day of the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce wrapped up with notable exchanges and high level conversations. On social media, Michał Wiśniewski, the Deputy Minister of National Defence, highlighted the key international and domestic guests he met during the first day of MSPO, underscoring the event’s role in strengthening defence collaboration.
There were several productive discussions with both international partners and Polish counterparts. Among them was a meeting with Sebastian Chwałek, the Chairman of the Polish Armaments Group, who was present to explore avenues for closer cooperation and shared strategic priorities.
The deputy minister also spoke about the conversations from the day, pointing to the importance of ongoing dialogue and the value of networking at MSPO. He described the interactions as a platform for aligning defence modernization efforts and laying the groundwork for future joint ventures.
One of the key topics was the collaboration with the United Kingdom on defence procurement. The exchange touched on the joint implementation of the Narew and Miecznik programs, as well as potential future modernization projects that could benefit both nations through synchronized development and procurement planning.
The discussions continued with a focus on regional defence modernization. In particular, the deputy head of the Ministry of National Defence noted conversations with C. Tufekci, the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Turkey, alongside the President of the Defence Industry Agency of Turkey. The talks covered cooperation plans and broader aspects of upgrading the Polish Armed Forces, reflecting a shared commitment to enhancing readiness and interoperability.
On the bilateral front, assurances were given that Poland would maintain active support for Bulgaria’s defence modernization efforts. The Bulgarian counterpart, Atanas Zapryanov, received confirmations of continued assistance and exchange that would help bolster Bulgarian defence capabilities.
Another important engagement involved Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant to the Saudi Defence Minister for Executive Affairs. He indicated a willingness to deepen ties with Poland across several areas, including arms purchases, joint exercises, and training exchanges between military academies—an approach aimed at broadening practical cooperation and knowledge transfer.
In a separate session, the Polish delegation met with representatives from Canada. Troy Crosby, the Secretary of State for Procurement in the Canadian Ministry of Defence, joined discussions with Her Excellency Catherine Godin, Canada’s ambassador to Poland. The dialogue focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring concrete paths for collaboration that could benefit both Poland and Canada in defence manufacturing and strategic readiness.
As the day concluded, the participants reflected on the value of MSPO as a hub for diplomatic and industrial dialogue. The conversations highlighted how ongoing partnerships can accelerate modernization programs, bolster security capabilities, and foster deeper regional and international cooperation among allied nations. The event’s first day demonstrated a shared commitment to pragmatic collaboration, transparent communication, and mutual security objectives across NATO partners and beyond.
Further updates from Michał Wiśniewski and his colleagues at MSPO 2025 were anticipated, with attendees looking to translate conversations into measurable actions in the months ahead. See Michał Wiśniewski’s post on Facebook for more insights into the day’s discussions. (Source: wPolityce)