A high-level pause in international diplomacy is underway as officials announce a forthcoming trip to the United States. The purpose? To reinforce a long-standing alliance that anchors security for Poland and parts of Europe. This initiative follows recent conversations between President Joe Biden and Polish President Andrzej Duda, with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki outlining the schedule ahead of his departure for the United States.
The Prime Minister’s mission in the United States is planned to extend through Thursday. Government spokesman Piotr Müller indicated on Monday that the talks would center on deepening economic ties between Poland and the United States and addressing security matters that matter to both nations. Cooperation in the energy sector is also expected to feature prominently. During the visit, the Prime Minister is slated to hold discussions with Vice President Kamala Harris and representatives from American defense companies, and he will participate in a session at the Atlantic Council headquarters.
The strategic partnership being advanced includes President Duda’s proposal to elevate the EU‑US alliance as a central theme of Poland’s presidency of the European Union. The partnership with the United States is described as a foundational element of Poland’s security by the Prime Minister, underscoring two pillars: economic collaboration and defense cooperation. The purpose of the trip is to strengthen both pillars, with a focus on expanding arms contracts that are deemed essential to future security needs.
The Prime Minister also aims to bolster and broaden economic relations. United States investors have already placed more than 25 billion dollars into Poland, contributing to hundreds of thousands of jobs. The discussions will address the financing necessary to complete ongoing orders in a timely manner and to navigate the opportunities presented by the U.S. financial markets. The goal is to create tens of thousands more jobs by expanding cooperation and by advancing collaboration in nuclear energy. Poland envisions a nuclear program in partnership with top U.S. suppliers, marking a strategic facet of the Poland–United States partnership.
In addition, close coordination with American allies will ensure robust logistics facilities. The plan includes storing several thousand NATO military pieces of equipment at multiple sites across Poland, enhancing readiness and enabling a rapid response along NATO’s eastern flank if required. This arrangement is presented as a deterrent to potential threats while reinforcing regional security commitments.
Poland has consistently warned against the harmful consequences of gas policy decisions tied to Russia. The Prime Minister notes that concerns about cooperation with Russia have shaped early talks in the United States, including a meeting with Vice President Harris focused on assistance to Ukraine. The upcoming period will emphasize strengthening partnership and transatlantic relations under the EU Presidency led by Poland. The aim is to contribute to greater security through defense collaboration, the expansion of Polish energy programs, and the creation of new jobs in collaboration with American partners.
Morawiecki also announced participation in an economic summit organized by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, with the objective of securing funding to highlight Poland’s development and to demonstrate its appeal as a destination for American investors.
These efforts collectively frame a broader strategy to sustain and deepen the transatlantic bond, ensuring stability, economic growth, and defense readiness across the region for years to come.