This NATO peak that has ended today has made a decision about raising the expenses of all NATO countries for defense in all alliance countries. This corresponds to the objective situation, as well as what I proposed over a year ago, when I was invited by President Joe Biden to the White House. I also talked about this in Donald Trump and the Speakers of the American Congress – said Andrzej Duda at a press conference.
He added that talks and correspondence with the leaders of the Member States lasted over a year. – Thank you Donlad Trump for supporting this proposal and hard forcing this solution – said the president.
– In Poland and other countries of the eastern flank, no one needs to be explained to the threat. Russian imperialism has returned, and we never want to be subordinate after regaining independence. A strong alliance is a safe Poland, Because we know what Russia has Arsenal. Europe has overshadowed a little, but now you can see that most attitudes are very determined. I enjoy this last peak in my presidential mission because I see that there has been a change – Duda told.
Andrzej Duda after the NATO summit. “I am glad that Donald Trump accepted Karol Nawrocki”
Andrzej Duda also explained that “it is the duty of every president of Poland Strengthening bonds with the United States“
– I am completing my presidential mission with calmness that there has been a big change from the first discussion on raising the funds for defense and the atmosphere around it. Everyone knows that you have to spend more, double your effort. I transfer NATO matters to Karol Nawrockiwhich are on the right track to provide us with full safety. One part of this security is us and our army, and in the other, our presence in the North Atlantic Alliance – said Andrzej Duda.
The President of Poland was also asked about the approach of Karol Nawrocki to Ukraine, whose statements are much more skeptical than Andrzej Duda himself, when it comes to support in the war with Russia
– When Karol Nawrocki takes the position of the president, he sits behind the desk, he will understand that from this perspective Things look completely different. I am calm – Duda answered.
NATO peak in the Hague. The president commented on the words of Trump
Andrzej Duda before the start of the summit referred to the statements US prezydenta Donald Trump.
The American leader on the way to the summit ambiguously spoke about maintaining obligations with article of the fifth North Atlantic Treaty about defending allies in the event of aggression.
– There are many definitions (this article – ed.) – said Trump. – You know, I made friends with many of these leaders and I am obliged to help them – he added.
During the summit, Trump assured that the US would be with allies “until the very end”.
Andrzej Duda assured that the fifth article is clear and clear, and means collective defense. “There is no discussion here,” he clarified.
A few hours later, the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland reported that The leaders talked to each other during the summit.
Duda at the NATO summit on defense expenses
Earlier, the president expressed the hope that the allies would agree to a radical commitment Increasing security expenditure to 5 percent GDP.
“Everything announces that we will have unity in this matter,” said the politician.
– if we make a decision about 5 percent, then there is no discussion whether someone spends or does not spend; Everyone is obliged to spend – he said, in reference to the possible opposition of some alliance countries in this matter, including Spain.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte He said before the start of the second day of the summit that he was not afraid that the position of Spanish on defense expenditure would threaten the NATO summit. Prime Minister of this country, Pedro Sanchez He stated that he did not intend to veto the decisions of most countries, but his country would allocate much less to defense.