Among his major successes, Sikorski mentioned the opening of the missile defense base in Redzikowo and the tightening of the visa system, including increasing visa fees and halting the issuance of student visas without proper qualifications.
Poland's top diplomat also emphasized the revival of the Weimar Triangle and the development of new initiatives, such as the EU’s "Big Five" meetings with the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and the EU High Representative.
Warsaw, November 19, 2024 – Foreign ministers from the EU's "Big Five" met in Poland. Pictured, from left to right: Jean-Noël Barrot (France), Antonio Tajani (Italy), Radosław Sikorski (Poland), Annalena Baerbock (Germany), and Kaja Kallas (Estonia), the incoming EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs (photo: MSZ)
Another significant step was confronting Russian disinformation on international platforms such as the UN and OSCE.
FM Sikorski also pointed to the professionalization of Poland's foreign service, including the appointment of 50 new ambassadors, mostly career diplomats.
The minister highlighted successes in assisting Poles abroad, such as the release of students in Nigeria and a doctor in Chad.
Additionally, Ukraine's declaration of readiness to resolve issues regarding the exhumation of victims of the Volhynian massacre marked an important development in Polish-Ukrainian relations.
Another achievement was the appointment of Piotr Serafin as EU Budget Commissioner and the creation of a new position in the European Commission - Commissioner for Defense and Space.
Source: PAP/X/@sikorskiradek
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