Synopsis
On April 24, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski detailed the government's foreign policy objectives for 2025 in a parliamentary address, emphasizing Poland's commitment to European defense, the transatlantic alliance, and the preservation of international order.Key Takeaways
- Poland commits to European defense and transatlantic alliances.
- Address emphasizes strengthening international institutions.
- Warning against the fragmentation of the Western alliance.
- Support for Ukraine clarified; no troop deployment planned.
- NATO's financial power noted as a deterrent against threats.
Warsaw, April 24 (NationPress) Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski unveiled the government's foreign policy goals for 2025 during a speech to parliament, reaffirming Poland's dedication to European defense, the transatlantic alliance, and the upholding of international order.
Addressing the Sejm, the lower house of Parliament, in the presence of President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday, Sikorski characterized the global landscape as increasingly unstable.
"The world is becoming increasingly unpredictable," he remarked, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions, evolving power dynamics, and economic uncertainty, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
He expressed that "Polish diplomacy must prioritize strengthening these institutions rather than questioning their legitimacy" -- a reference to domestic critiques of EU policies from the Opposition.
Sikorski stressed that the greatest threat to Poland is the disintegration of the Western alliance.
"We cannot afford to harbor illusions or remain inactive. We cannot afford isolation," he asserted, emphasizing that Poland's future relies on the robustness of its international alliances.
Key priorities detailed in his address included enhancing European and EU defense capabilities, maintaining collaboration with the US, safeguarding the global framework based on the UN Charter, and nurturing constructive ties with the Global South.
While reiterating Poland's support for Ukraine, Sikorski clarified that Warsaw will not deploy troops for any peacekeeping mission, although it stands prepared to contribute in other capacities.
"The global situation is more unpredictable than it was two decades ago, yet Poland is stronger," Sikorski stated.
"We have a solid ally in NATO and are a member of the European Union. Let me emphasize: membership in both organizations does not diminish Polish sovereignty; rather, it aids in defending it.
"It offers access to cooperation mechanisms enabling more coordinated efforts. We are better equipped for challenging times than we would have been as a solitary entity outside military, political, and economic frameworks."
Sikorski, a prominent figure in Prime Minister Donald Tusk's center-right Civic Platform party -- which heads the governing coalition -- indicated that the financial capabilities of NATO countries' budgets would far exceed Russia's military capacity if all member nations allocated 3.5% of their GDP to defense.
