President Andrzej Duda called the meeting to brief government and parliamentary representatives on his recent discussions with US officials.
Last Friday, he met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and on Tuesday, he held talks at the presidential palace with Gen. Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Thursday that during the meeting, he would outline "key points that could serve as a foundation for broad national consensus in support of Poland’s national interest."
Speaking in parliament on Thursday, Tusk emphasized the importance of unity at what he called “a historic moment” for Poland’s security.
“We must use every possible opportunity to ensure that Poland emerges from this turning point stronger, not more vulnerable,” Tusk said.
He urged opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński, head of the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, to attend Monday’s meeting, calling on him to “set aside personal grievances and lack of respect for the president.”
Despite political tensions, Tusk said Poland remains in a strong position.
“Objectively, we are not in a bad situation,” he said, adding that the country is well-prepared in terms of security, enjoys a strong standing within the European Union, and maintains solid relations with the United States “despite occasional turbulence.”
He described Poland as Washington’s “closest ally in Europe.”
The National Security Council is an advisory body to the president on matters of domestic and international security. Its members include the parliamentary Speakers, the prime minister, key Cabinet ministers, and leaders of parliamentary parties.
The president convenes its meetings and determines the agenda.
Tusk on Thursday renewed his call for the European Union to use frozen Russian assets to finance aid for Ukraine.
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Source: IAR, PAP