The talks between the delegations focused on issues related to regional security, including the situation on NATO’s eastern flank and in the Baltic Sea region. The agenda also covered opportunities to further strengthen regional security and directions for the development of bilateral military cooperation.
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“Poland is present in Latvia. We have our units there. We want this presence to be even more visible. I would like Poland and Latvia to enhance their capabilities through joint exercises, joint activities, and a shared presence on NATO’s eastern flank. Together, we are beneficiaries of SAFE, and I thank you for the declaration of willingness to conduct joint procurements under the program and for choosing Polish equipment, such as the Piorun systems,” emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz after the meeting with Latvia’s Minister of Defence.
The Deputy Prime Minister also informed that work is underway on a new document addressing regulations in the area of military cooperation.
“We have decided to begin work on a new memorandum, an agreement between our countries, a Memorandum of Understanding, concerning security policy. I believe that within a few weeks we will be ready to sign it, and I would like to sign this agreement together with the Minister in Riga and announce even closer cooperation,” the head of Poland’s Ministry of National Defence noted.
The ministers also reviewed the activities of the battlegroups present in Poland and Latvia, whose establishment was decided at the NATO summit held in Poland.
“The presence of NATO troops on our territory is a major strategic success. It shows that we act together and that together we can strengthen security on NATO’s eastern flank. This is practical cooperation. There are 14 countries in Latvia. Poland is a highly respected and valued ally. (…) This is a success, but we cannot stop here,” said Minister Sprūds.
“Poland is one of the five most important countries in this group of 14. We want to increase our capabilities and our presence in Latvia. The Polish Military Contingent has been extended, and I hope it will continue with greater capabilities. (…) There is also an allied battlegroup in Poland. That was a very important decision. It shows that the Alliance is strong and united,” Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said in conclusion.
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