During a visit to Prague for a regional summit, Tusk said that supporting Ukraine is a moral and political obligation, as well as being in the clear interest of their nations.
The leaders' commitment was expressed at a joint press conference where Tusk emphasized what he called the traditional friendship between Poland and the Czech Republic.
He pointed out that for both Poland and the Czech Republic, as well as for Ukraine, the European Union (EU), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), it is crucial to have partners in the region who speak with one voice on major issues affecting Europe and the world.
Fiala expressed his gratitude towards Poland for its willingness to join the Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition, a critical need in the war against Russia.
He also mentioned presenting this project to other European leaders in Paris, stressing the importance of intensifying support for Ukraine, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
According to Fiala, Ukraine's fight is for its own independence and democratic freedom and the liberty of the entire continent.
Aside from military support, the discussions between Tusk and Fiala covered areas of mutual interest such as nuclear energy and road infrastructure development, including ongoing projects aimed at enhancing rail and road connectivity between the two countries.
Further, the leaders agreed on the need to address agricultural issues within the EU,
saying that some proposals in the European Green Deal should be reconsidered.
They also concurred on pursuing a more effective migration policy.
Czech President Petr Pavel has previously indicated that the Czech Republic had found foreign sources to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany earlier this month, Pavel said that the potential acquisition could include hundreds of thousands of rounds of both NATO and Soviet-standard ammunition, with financing discussions involving countries such as the United States, Germany and Norway.
Media reports suggest the ammunition could be sourced from Turkey, South Korea or South Africa.
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Source: IAR, PAP
