Poland, US discuss cybersecurity, 6G, countering disinformation

Polish and US officials have held talks on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, countering disinformation and developing future 6G telecommunications standards, Poland's digital ministry said on Thursday.

Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski.

Photo: Piotr Podlewski/Polskie Radio

The meeting was attended by Polish Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Minister Dariusz Standerski and the US ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose.

In a statement posted on social media, the ministry said the discussions focused on countering cyber threats and disinformation campaigns, particularly those attributed to countries hostile to NATO.

The two sides also discussed cooperation on 6G network standards, US investment in Poland and joint security projects, the ministry said.

Gawkowski said Poland and the United States shared a strategic partnership in which cybersecurity had become one of the key pillars.

"In a world where cyber threats know no borders, effective protection requires close cooperation among allies, information sharing, jointly building resilience and trust," Gawkowski wrote on X.

He added that digital security was no longer merely a technological issue but one affecting citizens, the state, the economy, public administration, the military and critical infrastructure.

Gawkowski said Poland was strengthening its cyber capabilities while working closely with NATO and European Union partners.

"Our common goal is to build a secure, modern and resilient digital space," he said, adding that Poland was "a reliable and responsible ally" of the United States.

Dobra i merytoryczna rozmowa z @USAmbPoland 🇵🇱🤝🇺🇸

Polskę i USA łączy strategiczne partnerstwo, którego jednym z najważniejszych filarów jest dziś cyberbezpieczeństwo. W świecie, w którym zagrożenia w cyberprzestrzeni nie znają granic, skuteczna ochrona wymaga ścisłej współpracy… pic.twitter.com/OGTFCUAP4X

— Krzysztof Gawkowski (@KGawkowski) July 23, 2026

Rose said the talks also covered efforts to strengthen Poland's digital security and protect critical infrastructure important to both countries.

In a post on X, the ambassador said US President Donald Trump had made clear that the United States could not accept "high-risk Chinese vendors operating in networks that could threaten American forces, American investments, or allied critical infrastructure."

Rose said he and Gawkowski agreed that the next step was to identify and isolate such vendors from Poland's critical digital infrastructure.

"As NATO’s frontline state, Poland clearly understands that every strategic advantage gained by China ultimately benefits Russia," Rose wrote.

"Poland is a great friend, a vital ally, and an indispensable partner," he said. "We look forward to an even stronger US-Poland partnership as we advance our shared security, prosperity, and freedom."

Super mtg today w/ Poland’s terrific Minister of Digital Affairs, @KGawkowski. We discussed strengthening Poland’s digital security and protecting the critical infrastructure our shared security depends on.

President Donald Trump (@POTUS) has been unequivocal: the United States… pic.twitter.com/MOMhmsxjea

— Ambassador Tom Rose (@USAmbPoland) July 23, 2026

The meeting came as Poland's government prepares to publish draft legislation introducing a digital tax on foreign online platforms operating in the country.

The proposal, expected later this month, would also apply to US technology companies, according to Standerski.

The planned tax has drawn criticism from Washington. Last month. Trump threatened to impose 100-percent tariffs on imports from countries introducing digital services taxes affecting US technology firms, while Rose has also warned Poland against the potential consequences of adopting such a measure.

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Source: IAR/PAP