President Andrzej Duda convened a focused session on the Three Seas Initiative. The gathering drew ambassadors from the member states, senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and experts in international affairs. The meeting was announced by the Presidential Chancellery of the Republic of Poland on Wednesday, underscoring its aim to strengthen regional cooperation.
Details about the Wednesday meeting are available on the Presidential Chancellery’s website. The official release identifies the attendees as the Head of the Presidential Office for International Policy, Mieszko Pawlak, Beata Daszyńska-Muzyczka, who serves as Ambassador and Special Representative of the President for the Three Seas Initiative, and ambassadors from Poland accredited to the Three Seas participating states. The gathering also included representatives from the Secretariat of the Three Seas Initiative, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Center for Eastern Studies, reflecting a broad policy dialogue across diplomatic and research circles.
Summit of the Three Seas Initiative
The discussions covered a range of topics tied to the upcoming year’s Three Seas Initiative Summit in Vilnius, alongside ongoing matters related to Poland’s role within this regional framework. The participants reviewed planning timelines, agenda priorities, and mechanisms to boost economic connectivity along the corridor spanning the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas. The aim was to align national positions with shared regional goals, ensuring a coordinated approach to infrastructure investment, energy security, digital connectivity, and cross-border collaboration.
Officials stressed concrete steps to advance intergovernmental cooperation, identify flagship projects, and streamline administrative processes to accelerate project implementation. The dialogue also addressed the role of partners within the initiative, emphasizing how Poland can contribute to fostering stable and transparent regional governance. The announcement highlighted a commitment to maintain steady momentum for joint ventures while addressing security and strategic considerations relevant to Central and Eastern Europe.
The Three Seas Initiative includes thirteen countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary. The project seeks to stimulate economic development in Central and Eastern Europe by building a coherent partnership in the region bordered by the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas. This framework aims to promote infrastructure modernization, energy diversification, and deeper economic ties among member states, strengthening regional resilience and growth prospects. The initiative also serves as a platform for dialogue among governments, private sector stakeholders, and research institutions to accelerate shared prosperity.
For broader context on regional civic initiatives and public service awards, the Polish presidency has highlighted related efforts that recognize contributions to building a more engaged and collaborative community. These initiatives reflect a sustained commitment to civic leadership and regional development across Europe.
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