- The topic of talks between the two prime ministers was primarily defense cooperation within NATO, but also market protection and illegal migration.
- Sweden's Prime Minister announced that President Putin was responsible for Navalny's death
- Both politicians expressed their willingness to intensify cooperation, mainly in the field of defence
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– Dear Ulf, I am very happy to host you in Warsaw. The weather is Polish-Swedish, but the temperature of the relationship between us as people, friends and countries is very warm. – The Polish Prime Minister opened the conference.
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Bilateral defense cooperation between Poland and Sweden may be important
— During a long conversation, we confirmed that we have everything in common when it comes to events that have been going on with us for months. (…) We have the same opinion on Russia's aggression and aid to Ukraine and maintaining transatlantic relations. We don't know what the outcome of the US election will be, but we do know that Europe, the US and NATO must take responsibility, there is no doubt. You have Poland's full support for Sweden's full membership. (…) We are ready to continue operations in the security area, Tusk said.
Illegal immigration by Russia and Belarus and the use of migrants in hybrid warfare were also discussed between the Prime Ministers. – Securing the border with Russia and Belarus and illegal immigration are part of our security policy, as both regimes use migration as a tool for a new specific hybrid war. We should know this. Donald Tusk said Poland will remain committed to protecting our borders.
— Thank you also for your exchange of views on protection against unfair competition. This is the experience of both Poland and Sweden. We will cooperate with the European policy of protecting our food, the Polish Prime Minister added.
Also mentioned in the report The Hungarian approach, the last NATO country to block Sweden from joining the alliance. – I hope your saga with NATO ends soon. It is an unforgivable mistake for a NATO country to prevent another country from joining if it is willing to act actively for common security. You can count on Poland here, Donald Tusk concluded his speech.
“Putin Takes Personal Responsibility for Navalny's Death.”
The Swedish Prime Minister began his speech by mentioning the death of Alexei Navalny. The politician directly pointed to the President of Russia as the main culprit. – Perhaps I will start with condolences to the family of Alexei Navalny and to all those who hope for political change in Russia. President Putin takes personal responsibility for Navalny's death. People like Putin must be brought to justice, which is why Sweden wants the EU to introduce another set of sanctions because of this death, Ulf Kristerson said.
– We must rally against Russia's brutal occupation of Ukraine. (…) We want to increase security in the Baltic Sea basin. I am already counting on cooperation and renewal of our strategic partnership in the fields of defense and trade. Sweden values a positive voice in the EU and we are glad that you are back on the Council.
The Prime Minister of Sweden will also meet the President
“Future partnership in NATO, EU defense cooperation and cooperation in our arms sector were the main topics of my meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristerson,” the head of the Polish government announced at Platform X.
at. At 2:15 pm, the Swedish Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with President Andrej Duda.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has been the head of the Swedish government since October 2022. He is the leader of the Moderate Coalition Party (Swedish: Moderaterna), which currently governs together with the Christian Democrats and the Liberals; The government is supported by the nationalist Sweden Democrats.
Currently, Swedish officials are working on the country's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Sweden's accession to NATO has already been approved by all allied countries except Hungary, which is ruled by Viktor Orbán.
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