"We will defend our homelands and every inch of NATO," says Polish Minister of Defense

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Poland, emphasized NATO's commitment to defend every inch of its territory, highlighting Szczecin's important role in the alliance over the past quarter-century.

From left: General Dariusz Parylak, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and German General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart during a ceremony in Szczecin at the HQ of the Multinational Corps Northeast in the Baltic Sea region.

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Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz, highlighted during the ceremony marking the change of command of the Multinational Corps in Szczecin that this city, located in the northwest of Poland, has been an important NATO hub for the past 25 years. Since Poland joined NATO, allied forces have been stationed there.

Change of Command at #MNCNE ?

The outgoing COM, LTG von Sandrart ?￰ﾟﾇﾪ, was honored for his leadership and dedication, guiding the Corps through key challenges. Incoming COM LTG Parylak ?￰ﾟﾇﾱ pledged to build on this legacy, strengthening NATO’s mission and regional security. pic.twitter.com/v2E1YU0rNm

— HQ Multinational Corps Northeast (@hqmncne) November 21, 2024

During the event, General Dariusz Parylak, a Polish officer, was announced as the new commander of the NATO Corps in Szczecin, taking over from German General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart.

Wicepremier W. @KosiniakKamysz: To wielki moment, kiedy po 25. latach po raz kolejny dochodzi do zmiany dowodzenia w @hqmncne. Wolność jest wartością samą w sobie, ale potrzebuje siły, sojuszniczej siły i odwagi. Od 75 lat #NATO chroni naszej cywilizacji. Od 25 lat Szczecin jest… pic.twitter.com/AuGd3b3H2R

— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej ?￰ﾟﾇﾱ (@MON_GOV_PL) November 21, 2024

Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the security situation in the region has changed significantly, with an increase in the number of allied troops stationed in Poland.

Wicepremier W. @KosiniakKamysz: Zmiana dowodzwnia Korpusu w Szczecinie to bardzo ważne wydarzenie. Ochrona wschodniej flanki #NATO to absolutny priorytet i Pan Generał Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart doskonale to realizował. Dziękuję Panu generałowi Parylakowi za podjęcie wyzwania… pic.twitter.com/bFRbltosTK

— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej ?￰ﾟﾇﾱ (@MON_GOV_PL) November 21, 2024

The Minister stressed that NATO must now send a clear signal of unity and readiness to defend every inch of its territory. He pointed out that both NATO and the United States have repeatedly declared their commitment to defending every part of the Alliance.

Wielonarodowy Korpus Północno-Wschodni odpowiada za wojska lądowe #NATO znajdujące się na tzw. wschodniej flance, czyli w ?￰ﾟﾇﾱ, ?￰ﾟﾇﾪ, na ?￰ﾟﾇﾹ i ?￰ﾟﾇﾻ. Jest również gotowy do dowodzenia siłami szybkiej odpowiedzi NATO, gdyby zostały one rozmieszczone w regionie, a zatem do przejęcia… pic.twitter.com/UBAuIHqIk2

— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej ?￰ﾟﾇﾱ (@MON_GOV_PL) November 21, 2024

Source: IAR/PAP/MON/X/@hqmncne

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