The Polish president spoke after talks with Xi Jinping and a series of meetings and initiatives carried out during a visit to China. He noted that the conversations touched on a broad spectrum of topics, with a strong emphasis on bilateral relations and practical cooperation.
The presidency explained that the core bilateral concerns and the concrete steps for collaboration were reviewed in a private session.
Safety issues
The discussions covered every facet of cooperation, spanning economic exchanges, political considerations, and ultimately security-related matters.
During these exchanges, both leaders assessed the global security environment, concentrating on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the rising risk of hybrid actions along the eastern border.
One side conveyed Poland’s perspective and experiences regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, as well as Belarus’ hybrid operations affecting the Polish border. The dialogue also reflected on a tragedy linked to the killing of a Polish serviceman.
— emphasized the president.
Economic contracts
The president highlighted notable progress achieved through the agreements with China, including visa arrangements for short stays and the opening of the Chinese market to Polish agricultural products.
The discussions also explored the broader scope of economic cooperation, including a rise in Chinese investment in Poland. Investments tied to modern technologies were considered, with agreements signed on technological collaboration and investment initiatives. An arrangement was reached to grant access for Polish agricultural goods to the Chinese market.
— noted the president.
The talks included a unilateral statement from Xi Jinping regarding visa-free travel for Polish citizens to China. Polish visitors would be able to travel without a visa for up to 15 days. The president indicated that this policy would be finalized soon, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China later announced that visa-free travel would begin on July 1.
— added the president.
The Polish head of state also commented on participating in additional discussions related to exchanging views on the current state of the global order. He opened the Polish-Chinese Economic Forum in Shanghai and expressed hope that the deliberations would lead to further contracts.
— said the president.
A private meeting with Chinese think tank representatives at the Shanghai Institute of International Affairs followed, focusing on key political issues and sharing perspectives on the global order and security.
— concluded the president.
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Source: wPolityce