The leaders expressed confidence that united efforts will make Ukraine more beautiful than ever, a sentiment conveyed by President Andrzej Duda during plenary talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Presidential Palace.
Talks between Polish and Ukrainian delegations
Plenary discussions between the Polish and Ukrainian delegations, chaired by Presidents Duda and Zelensky, took place at the Presidential Palace. On the Polish side, participants included Marcin Przydacz, head of the International Policy Office, Jacek Siewiera, head of the National Security Bureau, Andrzej Adamczyk, Minister of Infrastructure, and Waldemar Buda, Minister of Development, among others.
Integration of Ukraine with the West
President Duda voiced the aspiration that Ukraine will join the European Union and the transatlantic community in the near future.
The visit by Volodymyr Zelensky was described as carefully planned to foster a shared future, with a Business Forum planned in addition to the delegation meeting.
The president noted that the discussions extend beyond rebuilding war damage. The aim is to look ahead, to deepen cooperation and maximize positive outcomes from collaboration between the two nations, their business communities, and government representatives.
The Polish leader stressed that the talks are not solely about reconstruction but about strengthening ongoing and future partnerships with the West and within the European Union.
We are looking toward the long term, not just rebuilding, but building lasting relations that will bring tangible benefits through continued cooperation and shared opportunities.
– emphasized the Polish president.
Poland as an economic partner
The president highlighted that Poland is currently Ukraine’s largest economic partner. This fact is reflected in the high turnover in trade between the two countries, underscoring the strong bilateral economic ties shaped by the current regional context.
The situation has influenced patterns of trade and cooperation, with plans to maintain this momentum as Ukraine aligns more closely with Western markets and institutions.
Andrzej Duda expressed confidence that this trend will continue as Ukraine expands cooperation with Western partners as part of broader European integration efforts.
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Mobilization in support of Ukraine
The president stressed that the top priority is to back Ukraine so it can push back the aggressor and restore control over its territory.
The allies would be mobilized to provide military support and ensure continued unity across European and global forums to assist Ukraine with full force.
Duda stated that with such backing, Ukraine can prevail despite Russia’s military strength, a course that would signify justice prevailing in history.
He expressed gratitude to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation for their visit to Poland, noting that it demonstrated unity and cooperation between the nations.
“I’m glad we are here together”, said President Duda.
Zelensky: Thank you for everything you do
During the talks, President Zelensky underscored the importance of the Poland visit to him as a gesture of gratitude and a signal of collective resolve for a shared future in the European Union and NATO. He emphasized that there is still much to accomplish in these directions. He noted that victory would pave the way for further progress.
He thanked Poland for its support in strengthening Ukraine on the battlefield and for advancing Ukraine’s path toward EU membership viability as a candidate country.
“Thank you for your leadership and for pushing the effort so we could achieve this status” he told the Polish leadership.
Both leaders looked forward to further discussions with Polish officials in Warsaw to continue shaping their joint agenda. The visit underscored a united front in facing shared challenges and pursuing common goals.
Source: wPolityce