Sikorski made these remarks during a one-day visit to Tallinn, where he engaged in discussions with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
Addressing reporters after the talks, Sikorski underscored the shared challenges faced by Poland and Estonia, including Russian influence and border pressures. He highlighted the importance of ongoing intelligence cooperation, referencing past cyberattacks on Estonia and the need to combat terrorism.
"The main topic of the talks in Tallinn was aid to the embattled Ukraine and cooperation in various formulas - such as the Baltic countries and Poland or the Baltic countries and Scandinavia. I assess that this cooperation after Sweden and Finland joined NATO should intensify," Sikorski stated.
Questions also arose regarding civil defense strategies and the potential adoption of Estonian and Finnish models in Poland. Sikorski praised Finland's preparations, particularly its extensive bunker network, and Estonia's robust reserve system, rooted in its conscription tradition.
"I think we should take the best models where they exist. As a militarist, I think that a short military training would be useful for everyone and in a non-discriminatory formula. But I stress that this is my personal view and not a government decision," Sikorski remarked.
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Source: PAP
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