Polish, Latvian PMs to discuss security, border protection

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to discuss regional security and border protection efforts with his visiting Latvian counterpart Evika Siliņa in Warsaw on Thursday.

The Polish Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw.

Photo: gov.pl

The two leaders will meet one-on-one and also engage in talks with a broader group of officials from both countries, public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.

📢 ZAPOWIEDŹ | 29 lutego, o godz. 11.35 odbędzie się spotkanie z mediami Premiera 🇵🇱 @DonaldTusk i Premier 🇱🇻 @EvikaSilina.

📍 #KPRM pic.twitter.com/guFDUuXpCd

— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) February 29, 2024

The meeting comes as part of a broader effort by the government in Warsaw to strengthen ties with Poland's northeastern neighbours amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to officials.

Honoring the sacrifices of the great Polish nation at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw. Grateful for the opportunity to pay my respects and strengthen the bond between #Latvia and #Poland. 🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/A78rzNsAIx

— Evika Siliņa 🇱🇻🇺🇦 (@EvikaSilina) February 29, 2024

On Wednesday, Tusk held talks in the Polish capital with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

During that meeting, Poland and Norway announced plans to intensify military assistance, reconstruction aid and economic support for Ukraine.

🇵🇱PM @DonaldTusk after meeting with 🇳🇴PM @jonasgahrstore: Our talks also concerned effective support for #Ukraine and the motivation of other countries in this regard. I am glad that #Norway has a similar position on these issues. pic.twitter.com/DThKFpdObM

— Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland (@PremierRP_en) February 28, 2024

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.

Thursday is day 736 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Source: IAR, PAP