During a meeting in Lublin, eastern Poland, on Thursday, the two leaders signed an agreement focusing on bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation concerning Ukraine, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
"Our Ukrainian neighbors are integrating into NATO processes, including through their service in the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade, LitPolUkrBrig," said Duda.
This multinational brigade, formed in the fall of 2015, consists of military units from Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine, and serves as a platform for sharing military experiences and enhancing defense strategies.
Duda highlighted the critical insights gained from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating: "The experience collected under tremendous hardship — defending their homeland and battling the Russian aggressor — is invaluable."
These insights are pivotal in shaping defensive strategies and refining operational procedures, Duda told reporters.
He and Nausėda opened a Polish-Lithuanian business forum for the defense sector. Nausėda, accompanied by his wife, was on an official visit to Poland that started on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Duda congratulated Nausėda on his recent electoral victory, wishing him success in his next five years in office.
The cooperation between the two nations, especially in the context of supporting Ukraine's NATO aspirations, underscores a significant strategic alliance in the region, the PAP news agency reported.
The discussions also encompassed the strengthening of cybersecurity and defense capabilities.
This year marks the 455th anniversary of the Union of Lublin, a 1569 treaty that created the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, a single state which was one of the largest and most influential in Europe at the time.
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Source: IAR, PAP