NewsUK and Poland bolster defense pact amid rising European threats

UK and Poland bolster defense pact amid rising European threats

Poland and the United Kingdom are strengthening military cooperation in the face of growing threats to Europe. Prime Ministers Donald Tusk and Keir Starmer will discuss the details of the new defense treaty in Warsaw. This event is reported by the UK government on its website.

Polish-British talks in Warsaw. Donald Tusk meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday.
Polish-British talks in Warsaw. Donald Tusk meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to discuss the new treaty between the United Kingdom and Poland with Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. The aim of the agreement is to enhance military cooperation in addressing common threats, such as Russian aggression and disinformation.

Both countries also plan to collaborate in combating human smuggling gangs. An important aspect of the agreement will also focus on securing energy supplies.

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The meeting of the prime ministers in Warsaw is also an opportunity to discuss international security and transatlantic cooperation. Poland and the UK intend to jointly support Ukraine and further develop defense cooperation.

Prime Minister Tusk will also present the priorities of the Polish presidency in the Council of the European Union. The theme accompanying this six-month Polish mission in the EU is security.

During the visit to Warsaw, Prime Minister Starmer will also meet with President Andrzej Duda. Prior to this, he visited Kyiv, where he signed a "century-long partnership" agreement with President Zelensky.

The talks in Poland also cover EU-UK relations and migration issues. The cooperation between Poland and the United Kingdom aims to enhance security in the region.

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